Acquisitions and Intangible Assets (Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 3,403	$ 3,275
Currency and other	(63)	128
Goodwill, Ending Balance	3,340	3,403
Personal Care [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	803	745
Currency and other	(34)	58
Goodwill, Ending Balance	769	803
Consumer Tissue [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	714	669
Currency and other	(20)	45
Goodwill, Ending Balance	694	714
K-C Professional and Other [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	451	435
Currency and other	(8)	16
Goodwill, Ending Balance	443	451
Health Care [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	1,435	1,426
Currency and other	(1)	9
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 1,434	$ 1,435