Divestitures and Other Transactions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]

Divestitures and Other Transactions

Performance Chemicals

On October 24, 2013, DuPont announced that it intends to separate its Performance Chemicals segment through a U.S. tax-free spin-off to shareholders, subject to customary closing conditions. The company expects to complete the separation on July 1, 2015, subject to final approval from DuPont's Board of Directors. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, the company incurred $81 and $16 of costs associated with the transaction which were reported in other operating charges in the company's interim Consolidated Income Statements. These transaction costs primarily relate to professional fees associated with preparation of regulatory filings and separation activities within finance, legal and information system functions.