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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Imprelis) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 39 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2014 actions | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 actions | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 actions | Dec. 31, 2013
Product Claims [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Insurance program deductible | $ 100 |  | $ 100 |  | $ 100 |
Insurance program limits | 725 |  | 725 |  | 725 |
Imprelis [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |
Product Claims [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Plaintiffs' attorney fees to pay per proposed settlement |  |  |  |  |  | 7
Claims filed and pending | 35 |  | 35 |  | 35 |
Loss Contingency, number of claims settled | 90 |  |  |  |  |
Loss Contingency | 0 | 65 | 0 | 180 | 1,175 |
Litigation claims, net |  | 40 |  | 155 |  |
Accrual balance | 312 |  | 312 |  | 312 |
Insurance recoveries for litigation |  | $ 25 |  | $ 25 | $ 73 |

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