Organization Optimization Initiative (Cost of Workforce Reductions at Business Segment and Corporate Levels) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2009
Pretax charges related to organization optimization initiative	$ 128
Business Segment and Corporate Levels [Member] | Personal Care [Member]
Pretax charges related to organization optimization initiative	47
Business Segment and Corporate Levels [Member] | Consumer Tissue [Member]
Pretax charges related to organization optimization initiative	50
Business Segment and Corporate Levels [Member] | K-C Professional and Other [Member]
Pretax charges related to organization optimization initiative	16
Business Segment and Corporate Levels [Member] | Health Care [Member]
Pretax charges related to organization optimization initiative	6
Business Segment and Corporate Levels [Member] | Corporate and Other [Member]
Pretax charges related to organization optimization initiative	$ 9