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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Litigation) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
PFOA Matters [Member]
Jul. 31, 2005
PFOA Matters: Drinking Water Actions [Member]
Dec. 31, 2004
PFOA Matters: Drinking Water Actions [Member]
resident
Jun. 30, 2013
PFOA Matters: Drinking Water Actions [Member]
Jan. 31, 2012
PFOA Matters: Drinking Water Actions [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
PFOA Matters: Additional Actions [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
PFOA Matters: Additional Actions [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Monsanto Patent Dispute [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Monsanto Fixed Royalty Payments 2014 - 2017 [Member]
Jun. 30, 2013
Monsanto per Unit Royalty Payments 2018 - 2023 [Member]
Feb. 01, 2010
Titanium Dioxide Antitrust Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                      
Loss contingency accrual, at carrying value $ 15                    
Binding settlement agreement, class size     80,000                
Plaintiffs attorney fees   23                  
Community health project   70                  
Loss contingency, potential additional loss       235              
Escrow deposit         1            
Lawsuits alleging personal injury           44 44        
Lawsuits alleging wrongful death           2 2        
Increase in lawsuits           2 20        
Jury awarded damages               1,000      
Payments under license agreements                 $ 802 $ 950  
Lawsuits alleging antitrust violations                     2