Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Interest paid in cash	$ 180	$ 187
U.S. Income taxes paid in cash	1	2
Non-U.S. Income taxes paid in cash	96	102
Total income taxes paid in cash	97	104
Senior Notes 6.875%, due 2017 (300 million EUR)
Debt Instrument
Interest paid note repurchase premiums	$ 10
Interest rate, stated percentage	6.875%
3.00% exchangeable senior notes due 2015
Debt Instrument
Interest rate, stated percentage	3.00%

The amount of cash paid during the current period to federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income.

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The amount included in cash paid for interest during the current period representing note repurchase premiums.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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