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The Separation and Basis of Presentation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Schedule of Costs Allocations | The following table reflects the allocations described above:
|  | 2020 |  | 2019
Cost of goods sold(1) |  | $ | — |  |  | $ | 14 |
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses(2) |  | 25 |  |  | 115 |
Research and development expenses |  | — |  |  | 11 |
Provision for depreciation and amortization |  | 1 |  |  | 10 |
Restructuring and other charges (E) |  | 2 |  |  | 7 |
Interest expense (F) |  | 28 |  |  | 115 |
Other (income), net |  | (5) |  |  | (6) |
_________________ (1)For all periods presented, amount principally relates to an allocation of expenses for ParentCo’s retained pension and other postretirement benefit obligations associated with closed and sold operations. (2)In 2020 (January through March) and 2019, amount includes an allocation of $18 and $40, respectively, for costs incurred by ParentCo associated with the Separation (see above).

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