CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 697	$ 676	$ 1,995	$ 1,929
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Cumulative translation adjustments	89	(483)	(23)	(186)
Retirement Plan and other retiree benefit adjustments	25	29	35	57
Gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(5)	(2)	9	46
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(2)	0	3	(4)
Total Other comprehensive income, net of tax	107	(456)	24	(87)
Total Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	804	220	2,019	1,842
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	43	33	121	88
Less: Cumulative translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	8	(5)	4	(3)
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	51	28	125	85
Total Comprehensive income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company	$ 753	$ 192	$ 1,894	$ 1,757