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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax credit carryforwards	$ 142
Foreign tax credit carryforward period	ten year carryforward period
Foreign tax credit carryforward expiration	2014 through 2021
Advanced Engineered Materials [Member] \| Polyplastics Co., Ltd. [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Cash dividend payment	72
Deferred tax liability	$ 38

This item represents disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities.

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The amount of the tax credit carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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