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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($) Lease | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Accrued product liabilities | $ 19 | $ 19
Accrued environmental liabilities | 10 | 10
Damages from Product Defects [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Probable recovery receivable | $ 24 | $ 24
Property Lease Guarantee [Member] | Structural Products [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Guarantee of lease obligations, number of leases assigned | Lease | 3 |
Guaranteed annual lease payments through June 2025 related to divested business | $ 6 |

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