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Divestitures and Other Transactions Divestitures and Other Transactions - Shenzhen (Details) - Predecessor [Member] - DuPont (Shenzhen) Manufacturing Limited [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |
Ownership interest in an entity | 100.00%
Gain on sale of entity | $ 369
Gain on sale of entity, after tax | $ 214

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