Revenue - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 6,294	$ 6,270	$ 18,565	$ 18,608
Corporate and Unallocated
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	81	26	193	71
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	8	7	26	30
Americas
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	3,484	3,459	10,114	10,027
Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,783	1,758	5,272	5,348
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,027	1,053	3,179	3,233
Safety and Industrial | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,767	2,751	8,258	8,295
Safety and Industrial | Abrasives | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	323	330	975	1,005
Safety and Industrial | Automotive Aftermarket | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	313	316	923	933
Safety and Industrial | Electrical Markets | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	333	327	969	980
Safety and Industrial | Industrial Adhesives and Tapes | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	542	516	1,591	1,549
Safety and Industrial | Industrial Specialties Division | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	287	290	856	896
Safety and Industrial | Personal Safety | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	828	840	2,542	2,557
Safety and Industrial | Roofing Granules | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	141	132	402	375
Transportation and Electronics | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	2,139	2,171	6,386	6,412
Transportation and Electronics | Advanced Materials | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	244	274	751	880
Transportation and Electronics | Automotive and Aerospace | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	469	507	1,456	1,446
Transportation and Electronics | Commercial Branding and Transportation | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	659	652	1,941	1,962
Transportation and Electronics | Electronics | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	767	738	2,238	2,124
Consumer | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	1,299	1,315	3,702	3,800
Consumer | Consumer Safety and Well-Being | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	285	295	831	843
Consumer | Home and Auto Care | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	291	308	898	963
Consumer | Home Improvement | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	416	391	1,115	1,087
Consumer | Packaging and Expression | Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 307	$ 321	$ 858	$ 907