The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Breast Implant Matters) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 02, 2011 Dow Corning Corporation [Member]	Jun. 02, 2004 Dow Corning Corporation [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Dow Corning Corporation [Member]	Jun. 02, 2011 Credit Facility Provided To Joint Venture Reporting Entity Share [Member] Dow Corning Corporation [Member]	Jun. 02, 2004 Credit Facility Provided To Joint Venture Reporting Entity Share [Member] Dow Corning Corporation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage			50.00%
Joint Plan credit facility	$ 150	$ 300		$ 75	$ 150