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Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating profit	$ (264)	$ (285)
Interest and sundry (income) expense	$ (25)	$ (32)
Accounting Standard Update 2017-07 | New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating profit				$ 43
Interest and sundry (income) expense				$ 43
Cost of Products Sold/Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | Accounting Standard Update 2017-07 | New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Postretirement benefit expense			$ (14)
Interest and sundry (income) expense | Accounting Standard Update 2017-07 | New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Postretirement benefit expense			$ 14

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