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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Imprelis) (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) actions | Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) actions | Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Product Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Insurance program limits | $ 50 | $ 50 |
Imprelis [Member] |  |  |
Product Claims [Line Items] |  |  |
Plaintiffs' attorney fees to pay per proposed settlement |  |  | $ 7
Claims filed and pending | actions | 30 | 30 |
Loss Contingency, number of claims settled |  | 10 |
Insurance recoveries for litigation | $ 150 | $ 185 |
Accrual balance | $ 198 | $ 198 |

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