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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Environmental) (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) yr
Environmental Remediation [Line Items] |
Accrual for environmental remediation activities | $ 487
Potential environmental liability in excess of accrued amount | $ 775
Minimum [Member] |
Environmental Remediation [Line Items] |
Average time frame of disbursements of environmental site remediation | yr | 15
Maximum [Member] |
Environmental Remediation [Line Items] |
Average time frame of disbursements of environmental site remediation | yr | 20
Chemours [Member] |
Environmental Remediation [Line Items] |
Accrual for environmental remediation activities | $ 265
Potential environmental liability in excess of accrued amount | 400
Indemnification assets | $ 265

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