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Inventories, net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Inventories
Raw materials and supplies	$ 993	$ 907
Work in process	993	852
Finished goods and purchased products	2,542	2,271
Total	$ 4,528	$ 4,030

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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