Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 2,103	$ 2,307
Oral, Personal and Home Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	2,088	2,292
Pet Nutrition [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	15	15
North America | Oral, Personal and Home Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	333	352
Latin America | Oral, Personal and Home Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	224	320
Europe/South Pacific | Oral, Personal and Home Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	1,307	1,374
Asia | Oral, Personal and Home Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	149	160
Africa/Eurasia | Oral, Personal and Home Care [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 75	$ 86