CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 604	$ 665	$ 1,110	$ 1,298
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Cumulative translation adjustments	(200)	(291)	(255)	(112)
Retirement Plan and other retiree benefit adjustments	18	(4)	38	10
Gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	8	4	4	14
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	3	0	5	5
Total Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(171)	(291)	(208)	(83)
Total Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	433	374	902	1,215
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	43	38	89	78
Less: Cumulative translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4)	(6)	(4)	(4)
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	39	32	85	74
Total Comprehensive income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company	$ 394	$ 342	$ 817	$ 1,141