SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Non-cash investing and financing activities [Abstract]
Common stock contributed to savings plans	$ 138	$ 105	$ 153
Common stock contributed to U.S. pension plans	0	400	740
Marketable securities contributed to non US pension plans	0	242	0
Payments for repositioning and other charges [Abstract]
Severance and exit cost payments	(161)	(151)	(200)
Environmental payments	(270)	(266)	(318)
Insurance receipts for asbestos related liabilities	134	141	16
Asbestos related liability payments	(171)	(163)	(156)
Net payments for repositioning and other charges	(468)	(439)	(658)
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	378	410	469
Income taxes paid, net of refunds	$ 578	$ 80	$ 361