REPOSITIONING AND OTHER CHARGES 3 (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	$ 443	$ 743	$ 598
Aerospace [Member]
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	(5)	29	32
Automation and Control Solutions [Member]
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	18	191	79
Performance Materials And Technologies [Member]
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	12	41	18
Transportation Systems [Member]
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	197	228	178
Corporate [Member]
Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items]
Total net repositioning charges	$ 221	$ 254	$ 291