Highly Inflationary Accounting for Venezuelan Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	20 Months Ended	24 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010 Highly Inflationary Accounting For Venezuelan Operations [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 KC Venezuela [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 KC Venezuela [Member]	Dec. 31, 2009 KC Venezuela [Member]
Central Bank System Rate			5.4
Cumulative inflation rate, more than				100.00%
After-tax charge	$ 96				$ 96
Exchange rate utilized (bolivars to US dollars)	6					5.4
Bolivar Denominated Monetary Asset Net						130	130
Portion Of Consolidate Net Sales Earned By Affiliate Percent		1.00%					1.00%	3.00%
Net Investment Foreign Operations						$ 250	$ 250
Portion of consolidated operating profit earned by K-C Venezuela percent						4.00%		1.00%