Investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investments

Investments

($ in millions)	2019		2018
Investments in equity affiliates		$129		$132
Marketable equity securities (See Note 10)	80		69
Other	49		50
Total		$258		$251

Investments in equity affiliates represent PPG’s ownership interests in entities between 20% and 50% that manufacture and sell coatings and certain chemicals. In 2017, PPG purchased a 40% ownership interest in TCI. Refer to Note 3, “Acquisitions and Divestitures” for additional information.

PPG’s share of undistributed net earnings of equity affiliates was $11 million as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Dividends received from equity affiliates were $15 million, $15 million and $8 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.