Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011 Y	Oct. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Additional description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Stockholders equity note reverse stock split conversion ratio		0.50
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Measurement date to calculate long term expected return plan asset	over the last five year
Share-based compensation costs period	3
Time over which accrued for current pending claims and unasserted claims to be filed	next 10 years
Period beyond which additional costs for claims to be incurred	beyond next 10 years
Expenses to be recorded over rolling period	10 years
Minimum percentage of realized ultimate settlement	50.00%
Maximum maturities period to consider investment as cash equivalent	3 months
Percentage of LIFO inventory as compare to total inventory	17.60%		12.80%
LIFO inventory reserve amount recorded	$ 8		$ 7
Total amount of company's investments in COLI policies	79		76
Investments for utilizing as long term funding source for deferred compensation obligations	$ 20		$ 16
Acquisition measurement period	Not to Exceed 12 months
Building and improvements [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, minimum	5
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, maximum	40
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, minimum	2
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, maximum	10
Furniture and office equipment [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, minimum	3
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, maximum	7
Other plant, property and equipment [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, minimum	5
Plant, property and equipment estimated useful life, maximum	40
Software [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets with a finite life amortized on a straight-line basis estimated useful life minimum	3
Intangible assets with a finite life amortized on a straight-line basis estimated useful life maximum	7
Intangible assets with a finite life amortized on a straight-line basis [Member]
Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Intangible assets with a finite life amortized on a straight-line basis estimated useful life minimum	15
Intangible assets with a finite life amortized on a straight-line basis estimated useful life maximum	20