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Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Current and Long-term Debt

The following table summarizes Ashland’s current and long-term debt as of the dates reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(In millions)		December 31, 2019				September 30, 2019
4.750% notes, due 2022		$	1,081			$	1,080
6.875% notes, due 2043			374				374
Accounts receivable securitizations			157				144
6.50% junior subordinated notes, due 2029			55				54
Other (a)			14				15
Total debt			1,681				1,667
Short-term debt (includes current portion of long-term debt)			(179	)			(166	)
Long-term debt (less current portion)		$	1,502			$	1,501

(a) Includes $11 million and $12 million of debt issuance cost discounts as of December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019, respectively. Additionally, as December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019, Other included a European short-term loan facility with an outstanding balance of $22 million for each period. 

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Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to short-term and long-debt instruments or arrangements, including but not limited to identification of terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation.

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