Provision for Income Taxes (Schedule of Consolidated Income For U.S. and International Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011		Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010		Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010		Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States (including exports)												$ 860	$ 949	$ 171
International												3,422	2,762	2,013
Income before income taxes	$ 422	[1]	$ 569	$ 1,589	$ 1,702	$ 226	[2]	$ 330	$ 1,568	[3]	$ 1,587	$ 4,282	$ 3,711	$ 2,184

[1] Included a pre-tax gain of $49 recorded in other income, net associated with the sale of a business in the Performance Materials segment and a related tax benefit of $73.

[2] Included a $(179) charge in interest expense associated with the early extinguishment of debt.

[3] Included benefits for the adjustment of accrued interest of $59 ($38 after-tax) in other income, net and the adjustment of income tax accruals of $49 associated with settlements of tax contingencies related to prior years.