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Intangibles - Identified Intangible Assets by Major Classification (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Currency translation adjustments and other | $ (2) |  |
Gross | 191 | $ 90 | $ 80
Accumulated Amortization | (30) | (17) | (12)
Net Book Value | 161 | 73 | 68
Trademarks and Patents [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross | 85 | 61 | 63
Accumulated Amortization | (14) | (9) | (6)
Net Book Value | 71 | 52 | 57
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross | 103 | 24 | 13
Accumulated Amortization | (12) | (4) | (3)
Net Book Value | 91 | 20 | 10
Other (Covenant Not to Compete) [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross | 5 | 5 | 4
Accumulated Amortization | (4) | (4) | (3)
Net Book Value | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 1

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