Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Aggregate pre-tax amortization expense	$ 70	$ 52	$ 137	$ 110
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2011			283
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2012			332
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2013			331
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2014			320
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2015			288
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2016			200
Danisco [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2012			115
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2013			115
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2014			115
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2015			115
Pre-tax amortization expense, 2016			$ 115