Asset Impairment and Sales (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Asset Impairments And Sales [Line Items]
Gain related to insurance proceeds received from property damage incurred in the 2011 flooding	$ (10)	$ 0	$ (10)	$ 0
Thailand Beverage Can Plant [Member]
Asset Impairments And Sales [Line Items]
Gain related to insurance proceeds received from property damage incurred in the 2011 flooding	$ (10)		$ (10)

The aggregate impact on earnings in the period of (a) the loss (gain) from the difference between the sale price or salvage price and the book value of an asset that was sold or retired during the reporting period, and (b) the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

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