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Divestitures - Performance Coatings and GLS/Vinyls (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Feb. 28, 2013 Performance Coatings [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Performance Coatings [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member] | Nov. 30, 2013 GLS/Vinyls [Member] Discontinued Operations [Member]
Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses | $ 4,841 | $ 0 | $ 0 |  |  | $ 543
Proceeds from sale of business, after-tax |  |  |  | 4,200 |  |
Pre-tax gain on sale of discontinued operation |  |  |  |  | 2,687 |
After tax gain on sale of discontinued operation |  |  |  |  | $ 1,962 |

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