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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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Quarterly Financial Data (Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data) (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	30 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
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SICAD 2 pre-tax charge		$ (58)dd_SICAD2pretaxcharge
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Tax expense related to changes in accruals for prior year tax positions				(49)
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Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Insurance recoveries			48								25
Loss Contingency			(245)	(80)	(35)						(65)
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Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
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Employee Separation / Asset Related Charges, Net [Member]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
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Asset impairment charges			(129)
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