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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 LegalMatter | Dec. 31, 2011 LegalMatter
Other product liabilities, non-asbestos | $ 1 | $ 1
Asbestos |  |
Asbestos claims pending | 26,000 | 26,000
Asbestos claims settled and awaiting final documentation and dismissal, with or without payment | 1,000 | 1,000
Asbestos claims accrued | 85 | 89
Time horizon used to estimate liability | 15 years |
Probable recovery receivable | 52 | 53
Environmental Liability |  |
Probable recovery receivable | 2 | 2
Accrued environmental liabilities | $ 12 | $ 13

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