CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 699	$ 697	$ 1,809	$ 1,995
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Cumulative translation adjustments	90	89	(165)	(23)
Retirement Plan and other retiree benefit adjustments	18	25	56	35
Gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	3	(5)	7	9
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(5)	(2)	0	3
Total Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	106	107	(102)	24
Total Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	805	804	1,707	2,019
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	43	43	132	121
Less: Cumulative translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3)	8	(7)	4
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	40	51	125	125
Total Comprehensive income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company	$ 765	$ 753	$ 1,582	$ 1,894