XML 46 R13.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.19.3.a.u2
Inventories
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories

NOTE F – INVENTORIES

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories are primarily stated at cost using the weighted-average cost method. In addition, certain inventories are valued at cost using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method.

The following table summarizes Ashland’s inventories as of the reported Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet dates.

 

(In millions)

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

September 30, 2019

 

Finished products

 

$

443

 

 

$

400

 

Raw materials, supplies and work in process

 

 

190

 

 

 

197

 

 

 

$

633

 

 

$

597