Commitments and Contingencies (Details 1) (Asbestos Issue [Member], USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Asbestos Issue [Member]
Net asbestos charges
Continuing operations	$ 16	$ 12	$ 32	$ 27
Discontinued operations	0	0	3	1
Total, after-tax	$ 16	$ 12	$ 35	$ 28

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