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Intangibles, Net - Identified Intangible Assets by Major Classification (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Currency translation adjustments and other | $ (2) |  |
Gross | 191 | $ 237 | $ 230
Accumulated Amortization | (30) | (71) | (46)
Net Book Value | 161 | 166 | 184
Trademarks and Patents [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross | 85 | 103 | 105
Accumulated Amortization | (14) | (26) | (20)
Net Book Value | 71 | 77 | 85
Customer Relationships [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross | 103 | 117 | 125
Accumulated Amortization | (12) | (34) | (22)
Net Book Value | 91 | 83 | 103
Other (Covenant Not to Compete) [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross | 5 | 11 | 11
Accumulated Amortization | (4) | (9) | (6)
Net Book Value | $ 1 | 2 | 5
Currency Translation Adjustments and Other [Member] |  |  |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |  |
Gross |  | 6 | (11)
Accumulated Amortization |  | (2) | 2
Net Book Value |  | $ 4 | $ (9)

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