CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,044	$ 878
Receivables (net of allowances of $56 and $49, respectively)	1,827	1,675
Inventories	1,400	1,327
Other current assets	578	522
Total current assets	4,849	4,402
Property, plant and equipment:
Cost	7,509	7,324
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(3,807)	(3,656)
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,702	3,668
Goodwill, net	2,721	2,657
Other intangible assets, net	1,360	1,341
Deferred income taxes	87	115
Other assets	535	541
Total assets	13,254	12,724
Current Liabilities
Notes and loans payable	38	34
Current portion of long-term debt	334	346
Accounts payable	1,187	1,244
Accrued income taxes	436	392
Other accruals	2,112	1,700
Total current liabilities	4,107	3,716
Long-term debt	4,595	4,430
Deferred income taxes	248	252
Other liabilities	1,808	1,785
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock	733	733
Additional paid-in capital	1,346	1,336
Retained earnings	15,670	15,649
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,269)	(2,475)
Unearned compensation	(41)	(60)
Treasury stock, at cost	(13,149)	(12,808)
Total Colgate-Palmolive Company shareholders' equity	2,290	2,375
Noncontrolling interests	206	166
Total shareholders' equity	2,496	2,541
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 13,254	$ 12,724