Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1	$ 230	$ 421	$ 230	$ 421
Net income	157	156	247	198
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(39)	18	0	67
Pension and other postretirement benefits	17	16	33	32
Derivatives qualifying as hedges	(24)	(25)	(1)	(19)
Total other comprehensive income	(46)	9	32	80
Total comprehensive income	111	165	279	278
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(23)	(27)	(44)	(53)
Translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	(2)	1	(6)
Derivatives qualifying as hedges attributable to noncontrolling interests	4	2	1	1
Comprehensive income attributable to Crown Holdings	$ 93	$ 138	$ 237	$ 220