Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,249	$ 764
Accounts receivable, net	2,734	2,602
Inventories	2,373	2,356
Other current assets	570	561
Total Current Assets	6,926	6,283
Property	18,081	18,240
Less accumulated depreciation	9,982	10,191
Net Property	8,099	8,049
Investments in Equity Companies	398	338
Goodwill	3,331	3,340
Other Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	247	265
Long-Term Notes Receivable	395	394
Other Assets	641	704
Total Assets	20,037	19,373
Current Liabilities
Debt payable within one year	1,274	706
Trade accounts payable	2,343	2,388
Accrued expenses	2,117	2,026
Other current liabilities	291	277
Total Current Liabilities	6,025	5,397
Long-Term Debt	5,130	5,426
Noncurrent Employee Benefits	1,410	1,460
Other Liabilities	1,086	1,014
Redeemable Preferred and Common Securities of Subsidiaries	547	547
Stockholders' Equity
Kimberly-Clark Corporation	5,535	5,249
Noncontrolling interests	304	280
Total Stockholders' Equity	5,839	5,529
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 20,037	$ 19,373