Illinois Tool Works (ITW) 10-K 14 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000049826	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	424,867,793	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$25.60

Statement_of_Income

Statement of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Operating Revenues	$14,135	$14,791	$14,515
Cost of revenues	8,554	9,134	9,089
Selling, administrative, and research and development expenses	2,815	2,928	2,846
Amortization of intangible assets	250	252	219
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	2	2	0
Operating Income	2,514	2,475	2,361
Interest expense	-239	-213	-191
Gain on sale of interest in Decorative Surfaces	0	933	0
Other income (expense)	72	11	53
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	2,347	3,206	2,223
Income taxes	717	973	448
Income from Continuing Operations	1,630	2,233	1,775
Income from Discontinued Operations	49	637	296
Net Income	$1,679	$2,870	$2,071
Income Per Share from Continuing Operations:	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$3.65	$4.75	$3.61
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$3.63	$4.72	$3.59
Income Per Share from Discontinued Operations:	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.11	$1.36	$0.60
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.11	$1.35	$0.60
Net Income Per Share:	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$3.76	$6.11	$4.21
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$3.74	$6.06	$4.19

Statement_of_Comprehensive_Inc

Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income	$1,679	$2,870	$2,071
Other Comprehensive Income:	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-193	94	-141
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments, net of tax	284	-25	-62
Comprehensive Income	$1,770	$2,939	$1,868

Statement_of_Income_Reinvested

Statement of Income Reinvested in the Business (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Income Reinvested in Business [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$13,973	$11,794	$10,408
Net income	1,679	2,870	2,071
Cash dividends declared	-709	-691	-685
Ending Balance	$14,943	$13,973	$11,794

Statement_of_Financial_Positio

Statement of Financial Position (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets:	'	'
Cash and equivalents	$3,618	$2,779
Trade receivables	2,365	2,742
Inventories	1,247	1,585
Deferred income taxes	384	332
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	366	522
Assets held for sale	1,836	0
Total current assets	9,816	7,960
Net plant and equipment	1,709	1,994
Goodwill	4,886	5,530
Intangible assets	1,999	2,258
Deferred income taxes	359	391
Other assets	1,197	1,176
Total Assets	19,966	19,309
Current Liabilities:	'	'
Short-term debt	3,551	459
Accounts payable	634	676
Accrued expenses	1,272	1,392
Cash dividends payable	181	0
Income taxes payable	69	116
Deferred income taxes	10	8
Liabilities held for sale	317	0
Total current liabilities	6,034	2,651
Noncurrent Liabilities:	'	'
Long-term debt	2,793	4,589
Deferred income taxes	507	244
Other liabilities	923	1,255
Total noncurrent liabilities	4,223	6,088
Stockholders’ Equity:	'	'
Common stock issued - 550,035,604 shares in 2013 and 549,551,660 shares in 2012	6	5
Additional paid-in-capital	1,046	1,012
Income reinvested in the business	14,943	13,973
Common stock held in treasury	-6,676	-4,722
Accumulated other comprehensive income	384	293
Noncontrolling interest	6	9
Total stockholders’ equity	9,709	10,570
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$19,966	$19,309

Statement_of_Financial_Positio1

Statement of Financial Position (Parenthetical)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock shares issued (in shares)	550,035,604	549,551,660

Statement_of_Cash_Flows

Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$1,679	$2,870	$2,071
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation	299	323	336
Amortization and impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	314	290	258
Change in deferred income taxes	6	243	-176
Provision for uncollectible accounts	3	11	5
(Income) loss from investments	-12	-11	-17
(Gain) loss on sale of plant and equipment	-1	-4	-2
(Gain) loss on discontinued operations	91	-499	4
(Gain) loss on sale of operations and affiliates	5	-931	-2
Stock compensation expense	37	54	56
Gain on acquisition of controlling interest in an equity investment	-30	0	0
Other non-cash items, net	17	23	-6
(Increase) decrease in—	'	'	'
Trade receivables	-83	-13	-303
Inventories	24	82	-51
Prepaid expenses and other assets	229	-75	-50
Increase (decrease) in—	'	'	'
Accounts payable	8	-21	-55
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	161	-87	52
Income taxes	-176	-173	-182
Other, net	-43	-10	18
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,528	2,072	1,956
Cash Provided by (Used for) Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses (excluding cash and equivalents) and additional interest in affiliates	-369	-723	-1,308
Additions to plant and equipment	-368	-382	-353
Proceeds from investments	40	281	37
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment	38	30	17
Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations	206	815	0
Proceeds from sale of operations and affiliates	2	1,028	22
Other, net	-5	-2	6
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	-456	1,047	-1,579
Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Cash dividends paid	-528	-865	-680
Issuance of common stock	206	283	153
Repurchases of common stock	-2,106	-2,020	-950
Net proceeds (repayments) of debt with original maturities of three months or less	1,267	208	167
Proceeds from debt with original maturities of more than three months	3	1,079	990
Repayments of debt with original maturities of more than three months	-6	-272	-9
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	24	16	8
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	-1,140	-1,571	-321
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Equivalents	-93	53	-64
Cash and Equivalents:	'	'	'
Increase (decrease) during the year	839	1,601	-8
Beginning of year	2,779	1,178	1,186
End of year	3,618	2,779	1,178
Supplementary Cash Flow Information:	'	'	'
Cash Paid During the Year for Interest	240	211	168
Cash Paid During the Year for Income Taxes, Net of Refunds	602	1,134	978
Supplementary Non-Cash Investing Information:	'	'	'
Liabilities Assumed from Acquisitions	145	194	200
Equity investment in Wilsonart	$0	$204	$0

Notes_to_Financial_Statements

Notes to Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Notes to Financial Statements	'
	The Notes to Financial Statements furnish additional information on items in the financial statements. The notes have been arranged in the same order as the related items appear in the statements.
	Illinois Tool Works Inc. (the “Company” or “ITW”) is a global manufacturer of a diversified range of industrial products and equipment with operations in 56 countries. The Company primarily serves the general industrial, automotive OEM/tiers, automotive aftermarket, construction, food and beverage, and food institutional/restaurant and service markets.
	Significant accounting principles and policies of the Company are in italics. Certain reclassifications of prior years’ data have been made to conform to current year reporting.
	The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the notes to financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant estimates included in the preparation of the financial statements are related to inventories, trade receivables, plant and equipment, income taxes, goodwill and intangible assets, product liability matters, litigation, product warranties, pensions, other postretirement benefits, environmental matters and stock-based compensation.

Consolidation_and_Translation

Consolidation and Translation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidation and Translation [Abstract]	'
Consolidation and Translation	'
	Consolidation and Translation—The financial statements include the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. The Company follows the equity method of accounting for investments where the Company has a significant influence but not a controlling interest. Intercompany transactions are eliminated from the financial statements. Foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities are translated to U.S. dollars at end-of-period exchange rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates for the period. Translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity.

Divestiture_of_Majority_Intere

Divestiture of Majority Interest in Former Decorative Surfaces Segment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Divestiture of Majority Interest in Former Decorative Surfaces Segment	'
	Divestiture of Majority Interest in Former Decorative Surfaces Segment—On August 15, 2012, the Company entered into a definitive agreement (the “Investment Agreement”) to divest a 51% majority interest in its Decorative Surfaces segment to certain funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”). The transaction closed on October 31, 2012 resulting in a pre-tax gain of $933 million ($632 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of 2012.
	Under the terms of the Investment Agreement, the Company contributed the assets and stock of the Decorative Surfaces segment to a newly formed entity, Wilsonart International Holdings LLC (“Wilsonart”). Through a combination of CD&R's equity investment in Wilsonart and new third party borrowings by a subsidiary of Wilsonart, the Company and its subsidiaries received payments of approximately $1.05 billion from Wilsonart and its subsidiaries as well as common units (the “Common Units”) initially representing approximately 49% (on an as-converted basis) of the total outstanding equity of Wilsonart immediately following the closing of the transaction. CD&R contributed $395 million to Wilsonart in exchange for newly issued cumulative convertible participating preferred units (the “Preferred Units”) of Wilsonart initially representing approximately 51% (on an as-converted basis) of the total outstanding equity immediately following the closing of the transaction. The Preferred Units rank senior to the Common Units as to dividends and liquidation preference, and accrue dividends at a rate of 10.00% per annum.
	As of October 31, 2012, the Company ceased consolidating the results of the Decorative Surfaces segment and now reports its ownership interest in Wilsonart using the equity method of accounting. The Company recorded its initial equity investment in Wilsonart at fair value. The fair value was determined using an implied equity value approach, which is a Level 3 valuation method. Under this approach, the total equity of Wilsonart was valued using an option pricing model and the value of the Preferred Units was deducted to arrive at the implied equity value of the Common Units. The significant unobservable inputs utilized in this calculation were the expected term of the investment and assumed volatility during the term. The Company also applied a discount factor to the implied equity value of the Common Units due to the lack of marketability of the Common Units. The fair value of the Company's retained ownership interest was determined to be $204 million and resulted in a pre-tax gain of $51 million related to the retained interest, which was included in the pre-tax gain noted above. The Company's equity investment in Wilsonart is reported in Other assets in the consolidated statement of financial position. The Company's proportionate share in the income (loss) of Wilsonart is reported in Other income (expense) in the consolidated statement of income. As the Company's investment in Wilsonart is structured as a partnership for U.S. tax purposes, U.S. taxes are recorded separately from the equity investment. The Company recorded a pre-tax loss of $30 million for the two-month period ended December 31, 2012 in Other income (expense) primarily due to transaction costs related to the formation of Wilsonart and the impact of purchase accounting. The Company recorded a pre-tax loss of $14 million for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013 in Other income (expense) related to its interest in Wilsonart.
	Due to the Company's continuing involvement through its 49% interest in Wilsonart, the historical operating results of Decorative Surfaces are presented in continuing operations. Additionally, as of November 1, 2012, the operating results of Decorative Surfaces are no longer reviewed by senior management of the Company and therefore, effective the fourth quarter of 2012, Decorative Surfaces was no longer a reportable segment of the Company.
	Historical operating results of the former Decorative Surfaces segment for 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions	For the Ten Months Ended October 31, 2012		For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011
	Operating revenues	$	921	$	1,084
	Operating income	143		154

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations—The Company periodically reviews its operations for businesses which may no longer be aligned with its enterprise initiatives and long-term objectives. As such, the Company may commit to a plan to exit or dispose of certain businesses and present them as discontinued operations. The following summarizes the Company's discontinued operations.
	The Company has restated the statement of income and the notes to financial statements to present the operating results of the held for sale and previously divested businesses discussed below as discontinued operations. Additionally, the gains and losses on disposal related to the sale of operations and affiliates and discontinued operations have been reclassified in the statement of cash flows to conform to current year reporting.
	Third Quarter 2013 Discontinued Operations - In February 2013, the Company announced that it was initiating a review process to explore strategic alternatives for its Industrial Packaging segment. In September 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a plan to commence a sale process for the Industrial Packaging segment. The Company classified the Industrial Packaging segment as held for sale beginning in the third quarter of 2013.
	On February 6, 2014, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to sell its Industrial Packaging segment to The Carlyle Group for $3.2 billion. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to close by mid-2014.
	In the third quarter of 2013, the Company also committed to plans for the divestiture of a construction distribution business previously included in the Construction Products segment and a specialty coatings business previously included in the Polymers & Fluids segment. These businesses were classified as held for sale beginning in the third quarter of 2013. The specialty coatings business was sold in the fourth quarter of 2013. The Company expects to sell the construction distribution business by mid-2014.
	First Quarter 2013 Discontinued Operations - In the first quarter of 2013, the Company committed to plans for the divestiture of two transportation related businesses and a machine components business previously included in the Specialty Products segment, two construction distribution businesses previously included in the Construction Products segment, and a chemical manufacturing business previously included in the Polymers & Fluids segment. These businesses were classified as held for sale beginning in the first quarter of 2013.
	The Company also reclassified certain previously divested businesses as discontinued operations in the first quarter of 2013.
	These included a consumer packaging business that was previously included in the Specialty Products segment, a packaging distribution business which was previously included in the former Industrial Packaging segment, and a welding manufacturing business previously included in the Welding segment.
	In the second quarter of 2013, the Company divested one of the held for sale transportation related businesses, the machine components business, and the chemical manufacturing business. In the third quarter of 2013, the Company divested the second held for sale transportation related business. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company divested one construction distribution business. The Company expects to dispose of the remaining held for sale construction distribution business by mid-2014.
	2011 Discontinued Operations - In April 2011, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its finishing group of businesses included within the Specialty Products segment to Graco Inc. in a $650 million cash transaction. The sale of the finishing business to Graco was completed on April 2, 2012.
	Additionally, in the second quarter of 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved plans to divest a consumer packaging business in the Specialty Products segment and an electronic components business in the Test & Measurement and Electronics segment. In the third quarter of 2012, the Company divested the consumer packaging business. The electronic components business was sold in the fourth quarter of 2011.
	Results of the discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Operating revenues	$	2,769		$	3,275		$	3,742
	Income before income taxes	$	186		$	886		$	451
	Income tax expense	(137		)	(249		)	(155		)
	Income from discontinued operations	$	49		$	637		$	296
	Included in income before income taxes from discontinued operations are net losses on disposal of $91 million in 2013, net gains of $499 million in 2012, and net losses of $4 million in 2011. The net losses in 2013 included a $39 million pre-tax loss related to the sale of one of the construction distribution businesses and a $20 million pre-tax loss related to the sale of one of the transportation businesses. The net gains in 2012 included a $452 million pre-tax gain on the sale of the finishing group of businesses. Also included in income before income taxes from discontinued operations in 2013 was a $42 million goodwill impairment charge recorded in connection with the anticipated sale of one of the transportation related businesses. In 2013, income tax expense from discontinued operations included $42 million of tax expense related to the legal restructuring of Industrial Packaging.
	There were no held for sale businesses as of December 31, 2012. As of December 31, 2013, the assets and liabilities of the Industrial Packaging business and the two construction distribution businesses discussed above were included in assets and liabilities held for sale in the statement of financial position, as follows:
	In millions	December 31, 2013
	Trade receivables	$	352
	Inventories	244
	Net plant and equipment	305
	Goodwill and intangible assets	844
	Other	91
	Total assets held for sale	$	1,836
	Accounts payable	$	87
	Accrued expenses	139
	Other	91
	Total liabilities held for sale	$	317

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions—The Company accounts for acquisitions under the acquisition method, in which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition. The operating results of the acquired companies are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Acquisitions, individually and in the aggregate, did not materially affect the Company’s results of operations or financial position for any period presented. Summarized information related to acquisitions is as follows:
	In millions except number of acquisitions	2013				2012			2011
	Number of acquisitions	9				23			28
	Net cash paid during the year	$	369			$	723		$	1,308
	The premium over tangible net assets recorded for acquisitions based on purchase price allocations during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
		2013						2012			2011
	In millions except weighted-average lives (years)	Weighted-		Premium				Weighted-	Premium		Weighted-	Premium
		Average		Recorded				Average	Recorded		Average	Recorded
		Life						Life			Life
	Goodwill			$	247				$	333		$	476
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer lists and relationships	11.2		100				12.2	169		12.2	362
	Patents and proprietary technology	9.8		34				8.2	38		9.6	98
	Trademarks and brands	15.5		35				12.8	36		17.3	245
	Noncompete agreements	3.8		1				4.5	29		5	27
	Other	5.1		11				7.2	12		1.8	11
	Total amortizable intangible assets	11.4		181				10.7	284		13.1	743
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks and brands			—					42			5
	Total premium recorded			$	428				$	659		$	1,224
	Of the total goodwill recorded for acquisitions, the Company expects goodwill of $25 million in 2013, $15 million in 2012 and $302 million in 2011 will be tax deductible.

Operating_Revenues

Operating Revenues	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Revenues [Abstract]	'
Operating Revenues	'
	Operating Revenues are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has shipped and the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred or services have been rendered, the price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured, which is generally at the time of product shipment. Typical sales arrangements are for standard products and provide for transfer of ownership and risk of loss at the time of shipment. In limited circumstances where significant obligations to the customer are unfulfilled at the time of shipment, typically involving installation and customer acceptance, revenue recognition is deferred until such obligations have been completed. Customer allowances and rebates, consisting primarily of volume discounts and other short-term incentive programs, are estimated at the time of sale based on historical experience and known trends and are recorded as a reduction in reported revenues.

Research_and_Development_Expen

Research and Development Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Research and Development [Abstract]	'
Research and Development Expenses	'
	Research and Development Expenses are recorded as expense in the year incurred. These costs were $240 million in 2013, $240 million in 2012 and $221 million in 2011.

Rental_Expense

Rental Expense	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Rental Expense	'
	Rental Expense was $138 million in 2013, $144 million in 2012 and $143 million in 2011. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases for the years ending December 31 are as follows:
	In millions
	2014	$	116
	2015	87
	2016	61
	2017	43
	2018	29
	2019 and future years	40
		$	376

Advertising_Expenses

Advertising Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Advertising Expenses [Abstract]	'
Advertising Expenses	'
	Advertising Expenses are recorded as expense in the year incurred. These costs were $67 million in 2013, $78 million in 2012 and $82 million in 2011.

Other_Income_Expense

Other Income (Expense)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Other Income (Expense)	'
	Other Income (Expense) consisted of the following:
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Interest income	$	50		$	38		$	38
	Gain on acquisition of controlling interest in an equity investment	30			—			—
	Income from investments	12			11			17
	Gain (loss) on disposal of operations and affiliates	(5		)	(2		)	2
	Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions, net	(5		)	(10		)	(3		)
	Equity loss in Wilsonart	(14		)	(30		)	—
	Other, net	4			4			(1		)
		$	72		$	11		$	53
	On January 31, 2013, the Company acquired the controlling interest of an existing consumer packaging business in the Specialty Products segment previously accounted for under the equity method. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain of $30 million in Other income (expense) in the first quarter of 2013 as a result of remeasuring the Company's existing equity interest to fair value by determining the implied equity value using a Level 3 valuation method.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes—The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial and tax bases of assets and liabilities given the provisions of the enacted tax laws. The components of the provision for income taxes were as shown below:
	In millions		2013				2012				2011
	U.S. federal income taxes:
	Current		$	410			$	474			$	448
	Deferred		84				250				(34		)
			494				724				414
	Foreign income taxes:
	Current		153				239				91
	Deferred		35				(29		)		(82		)
	Benefit of net operating loss carryforwards		(13		)		(30		)		(4		)
			175				180				5
	State income taxes:
	Current		64				64				60
	Deferred		(16		)		5				(31		)
			48				69				29
			$	717			$	973			$	448
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes for domestic and foreign operations was as follows:
	In millions		2013				2012				2011
	Domestic		$	1,444			$	2,207			$	1,270
	Foreign		903				999				953
			$	2,347			$	3,206			$	2,223
	The reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate was as follows:
			2013			2012			2011
	U.S. federal statutory tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit		1.8			0.9			1.1
	Differences between U.S. federal statutory and foreign tax rates		(3.4	)		(2.2	)		(2.8	)
	Nontaxable foreign interest income		(3.5	)		(2.8	)		(4.2	)
	Australian court decision		—			—			(7.5	)
	Tax effect of foreign dividends		2.4			0.7			0.5
	Tax relief for U.S. manufacturers		(1.3	)		(1.1	)		(1.3	)
	Other, net		(0.4	)		(0.2	)		(0.6	)
	Effective tax rate		30.6	%		30.3	%		20.2	%
	Deferred U.S. federal income taxes and foreign withholding taxes have not been provided on the remaining undistributed earnings of certain international subsidiaries as these earnings are considered permanently invested. Undistributed earnings of these subsidiaries were approximately $9.0 billion and $8.3 billion as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Upon repatriation of these earnings to the U.S. in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company may be subject to U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes. The actual U.S. tax cost would depend on income tax laws and circumstances at the time of distribution. Determination of the related tax liability is not practicable because of the complexities associated with the hypothetical calculation.
	The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
			2013								2012
	In millions		Asset				Liability				Asset			Liability
	Goodwill and intangible assets		$	312			$	(795	)		$	382		$	(901	)
	Inventory reserves, capitalized tax cost and LIFO inventory		58				(5		)		68			(11		)
	Investments		32				(288		)		37			(283		)
	Plant and equipment		25				(106		)		14			(103		)
	Accrued expenses and reserves		76				—				58			—
	Employee benefit accruals		296				—				362			—
	Foreign tax credit carryforwards		112				—				31			—
	Net operating loss carryforwards		694				—				709			—
	Capital loss carryforwards		91				—				37			—
	Allowances for uncollectible accounts		14				—				17			—
	Pension liabilities		—				(13		)		102			—
	Deferred intercompany deductions		169				—				321			—
	Other		124				(11		)		122			(16		)
	Gross deferred income tax assets (liabilities)		2,003				(1,218		)		2,260			(1,314		)
	Valuation allowances		(559		)		—				(475		)	—
	Total deferred income tax assets (liabilities)		$	1,444			$	(1,218	)		$	1,785		$	(1,314	)
	Valuation allowances are established when it is estimated that it is more likely than not that the tax benefit of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The valuation allowances recorded at December 31, 2013 and 2012 related primarily to certain net operating loss carryforwards and capital loss carryforwards.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future taxable income in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, which expire as follows:
		Gross Carryforwards Related
	In millions	to Net Operating Losses
	2014	$	2
	2015	3
	2016	3
	2017	10
	2018	12
	2019	9
	2020	76
2021	74
2022	19
2023	15
2024	11
2025	10
2026	7
2027	12
2028	5
2029	6
2030	3
2031	2
2032	8
2033	—
Do not expire	2,134
	$	2,421
The Company has foreign tax credit carryforwards of $112 million as of December 31, 2013 that are available for use by the Company between 2014 and 2023.
The changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
In millions		2013				2012				2011
Beginning balance		$	249			$	437			$	718
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		26				32				43
Additions for tax positions of prior years		40				62				74
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(21		)		(163		)		(16		)
Settlements		(27		)		(125		)		(377		)
Foreign currency translation		1				6				(5		)
Ending balance		$	268			$	249			$	437
Included in the balance at December 31, 2013 are approximately $268 million of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the Company’s effective tax rate.
During the third quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a discrete tax charge of $40 million related to the tax treatment of intercompany financing transactions that impact the taxability of foreign earnings.
During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company came to an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service on issues related predominately to intercompany transactions and global legal structure reorganization transactions identified by the Internal Revenue Service during its 2008-2009 audit. Based on this agreement, the Company decreased its unrecognized tax benefits related to this matter by approximately $125 million and recorded an unfavorable tax charge of $35 million.
The Company litigated a dispute with the Australian Tax Office over the tax treatment of an intercompany financing transaction between the U.S. and Australia. The case was heard before the Federal Court of Australia, Victoria, in September 2010. The proceedings resulted from the Company’s appeal of a decision by the Australian Tax Commissioner to disallow income tax deductions for the income tax years 2002 through 2005 and the assessment of withholding taxes for income tax year 2003. The Company also contested the Commissioner’s similar determination for income tax years 2006 and 2007; however, the parties agreed to follow the Court’s decision made on the earlier years. On February 4, 2011, the Federal Court of Australia, Victoria, decided in the Company’s favor with respect to a significant portion of the income tax deductions. The Court issued the final orders on February 18, 2011. Based on this decision, the Company decreased its unrecognized tax benefits related to this matter by approximately $197 million and recorded a favorable discrete non-cash tax benefit to reduce tax expense by $166 million in the first quarter of 2011. Subsequent to the 2011 ruling, the Australian Tax Office appealed the timing of certain of the deductions. In March 2012, the Court ruled in favor of the Australian Tax Office regarding the timing of the deductions, which did not have a material impact to the Company.
During the first quarter of 2011, the Company resolved an issue with the Internal Revenue Service in the U.S. related to a deduction for foreign exchange losses on an intercompany loan that resulted in a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $179 million.
The Company and its subsidiaries file tax returns in the U.S. and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. These tax returns are routinely audited by the tax authorities in these jurisdictions including the Internal Revenue Service, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, German Fiscal Authority, French Fiscal Authority, and Australian Tax Office, and a number of these audits are currently ongoing, which may increase the amount of the unrecognized tax benefits in future periods. Due to the ongoing audits, the Company believes it is reasonably possible that within the next twelve months the amount of the Company's unrecognized tax benefits may be decreased by approximately $37 million related predominantly to various intercompany transactions. The Company has recorded its best estimate of the potential exposure for these issues. The following table summarizes the open tax years for the Company’s major jurisdictions:
Jurisdiction		Open Tax Years
United States – Federal		2006-2013
United Kingdom		2011-2013
Germany		2006-2013
France		2004-2013
Australia		2009-2013
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The accrual for interest and penalties as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $21 million and $16 million, respectively.

Income_Per_Share_from_Continui

Income Per Share from Continuing Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Income Per Share from Continuing Operations	'
	Income Per Share from Continuing Operations is computed by dividing income from continuing operations by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. Income from continuing operations per diluted share is computed by dividing income from continuing operations by the weighted-average number of shares assuming dilution for stock options and restricted stock units. Dilutive shares reflect the potential additional shares that would be outstanding if the dilutive stock options outstanding were exercised and the unvested restricted stock units vested during the period. The computation of income per share from continuing operations was as follows:
	In millions except per share amounts	2013		2012		2011
	Income from continuing operations	$	1,630	$	2,233	$	1,775
	Income per share from continuing operations—Basic:
	Weighted-average common shares	446.2		469.8		491.4
	Income per share from continuing operations—Basic	$	3.65	$	4.75	$	3.61
	Income per share from continuing operations—Diluted:
	Weighted-average common shares	446.2		469.8		491.4
	Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units	3.1		3.4		3.2
	Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution	449.3		473.2		494.6
	Income per share from continuing operations—Diluted	$	3.63	$	4.72	$	3.59
	Options that were considered antidilutive were not included in the computation of diluted income per share from continuing operations. The number of antidilutive options outstanding as of December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was 0.1 million, 0.1 million and 5.0 million, respectively.

Cash_and_Equivalents

Cash and Equivalents	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'
Cash and Equivalents	'
	Cash and Equivalents included interest-bearing instruments of $2.0 billion at December 31, 2013 and $1.0 billion at December 31, 2012. These interest-bearing instruments have maturities of 90 days or less and are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.

Trade_Receivables

Trade Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Trade Receivables	'
	Trade Receivables were net of allowances for uncollectible accounts. The changes in the allowances for uncollectible accounts during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Beginning balance	$	(65	)	$	(65	)	$	(70	)
	Provision charged to expense	(3		)	(11		)	(5		)
	Write-offs, net of recoveries	14			14			10
	Acquisitions and divestitures	(1		)	—			(4		)
	Foreign currency translation	1			(1		)	2
	Transfer to assets held for sale	8			—			—
	Other	—			(2		)	2
	Ending balance	$	(46	)	$	(65	)	$	(65	)

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	In millions	2013		2012
	Raw material	$	445	$	539
	Work-in-process	145		152
	Finished goods	657		894
		$	1,247	$	1,585
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and include material, labor and factory overhead. The last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method is used to determine the cost of the inventories at certain U.S. businesses. The first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method, which approximates current cost, is used for all other inventories. Inventories priced at LIFO were approximately 20% and 21% of total inventories as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. If the FIFO method was used for all inventories, total inventories would have been approximately $85 million and $101 million higher than reported at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	'
	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	In millions	2013		2012
	Income tax refunds receivable	$	120	$	231
	Value-added-tax receivables	68		71
	Vendor advances	30		52
	Other	148		168
		$	366	$	522

Plant_and_Equipment

Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Net Plant and Equipment	'
	Net Plant and Equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Renewals and improvements that increase the useful life of plant and equipment are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
	Depreciation was $270 million in 2013, $277 million in 2012 and $282 million in 2011, and was reflected primarily in cost of revenues. Depreciation included in income from discontinued operations was $29 million in 2013, $46 million in 2012 and $54 million in 2011. Depreciation of plant and equipment for financial reporting purposes is computed on an accelerated basis for U.S. businesses and on a straight-line basis for a majority of the international businesses.
	Net plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
	In millions		2013			2012
	Land		$	189		$	237
	Buildings and improvements		1,235			1,496
	Machinery and equipment		3,145			3,761
	Equipment leased to others		160			180
	Construction in progress		143			157
	Gross plant and equipment		4,872			5,831
	Accumulated depreciation		(3,163		)	(3,837		)
	Net plant and equipment		$	1,709		$	1,994
	The ranges of useful lives used to depreciate plant and equipment are as follows:
	Buildings and improvements	5—50 years
	Machinery and equipment	3—12 years
	Equipment leased to others	Term of lease

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets—Goodwill represents the excess cost over fair value of the net assets of purchased businesses. The Company does not amortize goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite lives. The Company performs an annual impairment assessment of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives based on the estimated fair value of the related reporting unit or intangible asset. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.
	When performing its annual impairment assessment, the Company evaluates the goodwill assigned to each of its reporting units for potential impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of the relevant reporting unit to the carrying value. The Company uses various valuation techniques to determine the fair value of its reporting units, including discounting estimated future cash flows based on a detailed cash flow forecast prepared by the relevant reporting unit, market multiples from similar transactions and quoted market prices of relevant public companies. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss, if any, is recorded for the difference between the implied fair value and the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill.
	The Company's indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of trademarks and brands. The estimated fair values of these intangible assets are determined based on a relief-of-royalty income approach derived from internally forecasted revenues of the related products. If the fair value of the trademark or brand is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded for the difference between the estimated fair value and carrying value of the intangible asset.
	Amortization and impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions		2013			2012				2011
	Goodwill:
	Impairment		$	—		$	1			$	—
	Intangible Assets:
	Amortization		250			252				219
	Impairment		2			1				—
			$	252		$	254			$	219
	Income from discontinued operations included intangible asset amortization of $20 million in 2013, $36 million in 2012 and $39 million in 2011.
	The Company performed its annual impairment assessment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets in the third quarter of 2013, 2012 and 2011. In the third quarter of 2013, these assessments resulted in no goodwill impairment charges and an intangible asset impairment charge of $2 million related to a manufacturer of specialty devices used to measure the flow of gases and fluids in the Test & Measurement and Electronics segment. In 2012, these assessments resulted in a goodwill impairment charge of $1 million related to the pressure sensitive adhesives reporting unit in the Test & Measurement and Electronics segment and an intangible asset impairment charge of $1 million related to a retail food weighing business in the Food Equipment segment. There were no impairment charges in 2011.
	A summary of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets that were adjusted to fair value and the related impairment charges included in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
			2013										2012
	In millions		Book Value			Fair Value				Total Impairment Charges			Book Value			Fair Value				Total Impairment Charges
	Goodwill		$	—		$	—			$	—		$	146		$	145			$	1
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets		42			40				2			5			4				1
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	In millions	Auto-motive OEM			Test & Measurement and Electronics				Food Equip-ment			Polymers & Fluids			Welding				Construction Products			Specialty Products			Industrial Packaging			Decorative Surfaces			Total
	Balance, December 31, 2011	$	311		$	1,188			$	199		$	1,019		$	277			$	590		$	870		$	731		$	13		$	5,198
	2012 activity:
	Acquisitions & divestitures	—			236				1			23			9				6			28			(6		)	(13		)	284
	Impairment charges	—			(1		)		—			—			—				—			—						—			(1		)
	Foreign currency translation	7			8				3			1			2				7			11			10			—			49
	Balance, December 31, 2012	318			1,431				203			1,043			288				603			909			735			—			5,530
	2013 activity:
	Acquisitions & divestitures	—			2				86			9			10				(2		)	139			—			—			244
	Impairment charges	—			—				—			—			—				—			(42		)	—			—			(42		)
	Foreign currency translation	2			—				5			(18		)	(4		)		(20		)	5			(2		)	—			(32		)
	Transfer to assets held for sale	—			(7		)		—			(13		)	—				(20		)	(41		)	(733		)	—			(814		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	320		$	1,426			$	294		$	1,021		$	294			$	561		$	970		$	—		$	—		$	4,886
	Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	$	24		$	83			$	60		$	15		$	5			$	7		$	46		$	—		$	—		$	240
	Income from discontinued operations included a goodwill impairment of $42 million in 2013.
	The Company periodically makes changes to its management reporting structure to better align its businesses with Company objectives and operating strategies. In 2013 and 2012, the Company made certain changes in its management reporting structure that resulted in changes in some of the reportable segments. Accordingly, the above table has been restated to reflect the reallocation of goodwill based on the current reportable segments. The segment changes did not result in any goodwill impairment charges in 2013 or 2012. See the Segment Information note for further discussion of these segment changes.
	Intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
			2013										2012
	In millions		Cost			Accumulated				Net			Cost			Accumulated				Net
						Amortization										Amortization
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer lists and relationships		$	1,631		$	(691	)		$	940		$	1,749		$	(661	)		$	1,088
	Patents and proprietary technology		588			(311		)		277			593			(285		)		308
	Trademarks and brands		689			(207		)		482			747			(206		)		541
	Software		202			(188		)		14			206			(188		)		18
	Noncompete agreements		155			(125		)		30			204			(157		)		47
	Other		113			(98		)		15			121			(109		)		12
	Total amortizable intangible assets		3,378			(1,620		)		1,758			3,620			(1,606		)		2,014
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks and brands		241			—				241			244			—				244
	Total intangible assets		$	3,619		$	(1,620	)		$	1,999		$	3,864		$	(1,606	)		$	2,258
	Amortizable intangible assets are being amortized primarily on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 3 to 20 years.
	The estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for the future years ending December 31 is as follows:
	In millions
	2014	$	238
	2015	225
	2016	213
	2017	194
	2018	173

Other_Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	Other Assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
	In millions	2013		2012
	Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	$	400	$	391
	Equity investment in Wilsonart	164		174
	Prepaid pension assets	134		57
	Investments	130		146
	Customer tooling	110		107
	Other	259		301
		$	1,197	$	1,176
	The Company reclassified Investments from a separate line on the statement of financial position to Other assets to conform to the current year reporting.

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	'
	Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits—The Company has both funded and unfunded defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans, predominately in the U.S. covering a majority of U.S. employees.
	The U.S. primary pension plan provides benefits based on years of service and final average salary. The U.S. primary postretirement health care plan is contributory with the participants’ contributions adjusted annually. The U.S. primary postretirement life insurance plan is noncontributory.
	Beginning January 1, 2007, the U.S. primary pension and other postretirement benefit plans were closed to new participants. Newly hired employees and employees from acquired businesses that are not participating in these plans are eligible for additional Company contributions under the existing U.S. primary defined contribution retirement plans. The Company’s expense related to defined contribution plans was $72 million in 2013, $78 million in 2012 and $74 million in 2011.
	In addition to the U.S. plans, the Company also has defined benefit pension plans in certain other countries, mainly the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada and Germany.
	Summarized information regarding the Company’s significant defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans related to both continuing and discontinued operations is as follows:
			Pension												Other Postretirement Benefits
	In millions		2013				2012				2011				2013				2012				2011
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost		$	87			$	100			$	94			$	12			$	13			$	14
	Interest cost		100				107				116				24				27				30
	Expected return on plan assets		(157		)		(157		)		(157		)		(22		)		(20		)		(21		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss		65				57				39				1				1				—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—				1				1				1				3				6
	Settlement/curtailment loss		49				14				—				—				—				—
			$	144			$	122			$	93			$	16			$	24			$	29
	Net periodic benefit cost was included in the statement of income as follows:
			Pension												Other Postretirement Benefits
	In millions		2013				2012				2011				2013				2012				2011
	Income from continuing operations		$	131			$	112			$	82			$	14			$	22			$	26
	Income from discontinued operations		13				10				11				2				2				3
			$	144			$	122			$	93			$	16			$	24			$	29
	The pension settlement charges in 2013 included $45 million tied primarily to higher lump sum pension payments resulting from the exit of Decorative Surfaces employees from the Company's U.S. primary pension plan. These charges were included in Income from Continuing Operations. Refer to the Divestiture of Majority Interest in Former Decorative Surfaces Segment note for further details regarding the Decorative Surfaces transaction.
	The following tables provide a rollforward of the plan benefit obligations, plan assets and a reconciliation of funded status for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 for continuing and discontinued operations:
			Pension								Other Postretirement Benefits
	In millions		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at January 1		$	2,655			$	2,465			$	589			$	569
	Service cost		87				100				12				13
	Interest cost		100				107				24				27
	Plan participants’ contributions		5				6				15				15
	Amendments		—				5				—				—
	Actuarial (gain) loss		(68		)		204				(77		)		45
	Acquisitions/divestitures		(12		)		(74		)		—				—
	Benefits paid		(247		)		(196		)		(47		)		(45		)
	Medicare subsidy received		—				—				3				3
	Liabilities from (to) other immaterial plans		10				—				—				—
	Settlement/curtailment (gain) loss		(1		)		5				—				(38		)
	Foreign currency translation		16				33				—				—
	Benefit obligation at December 31		$	2,545			$	2,655			$	519			$	589
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at January 1		$	2,288			$	2,054			$	328			$	297
	Actual return on plan assets		294				240				66				31
	Company contributions		136				190				8				30
	Plan participants’ contributions		5				6				15				15
	Acquisitions/divestitures		(16		)		(38		)		—				—
	Benefits paid		(247		)		(196		)		(47		)		(45		)
	Assets from immaterial plans		12				—				—				—
	Foreign currency translation		15				32				—				—
	Fair value of plan assets at December 31		$	2,487			$	2,288			$	370			$	328
	Funded status		$	(58	)		$	(367	)		$	(149	)		$	(261	)
	Other immaterial plans		(61		)		(58		)		(6		)		(7		)
	Net liability at December 31		$	(119	)		$	(425	)		$	(155	)		$	(268	)
	The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:
	Other assets		$	134			$	57			$	—			$	—
	Accrued expenses		(16		)		(12		)		(5		)		(7		)
	Liabilities held for sale		(24		)		—				(23		)		—
	Other noncurrent liabilities		(213		)		(470		)		(127		)		(261		)
	Net liability at end of year		$	(119	)		$	(425	)		$	(155	)		$	(268	)
	The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
	Net actuarial loss		$	568			$	892			$	(112	)		$	10
	Prior service cost		6				7				—				2
			$	574			$	899			$	(112	)		$	12
	Accumulated benefit obligation		$	2,273			$	2,358
Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets as of December 31:
Projected benefit obligation		$	263			$	1,928
Accumulated benefit obligation		$	249			$	1,741
Fair value of plan assets		$	91			$	1,524
Assumptions
The weighted-average assumptions used in the valuations of pension and other postretirement benefits were as follows:
	Pension									Other Postretirement Benefits
	2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31:
Discount rate	4.32	%		3.85	%		4.64	%		4.95	%		4.15	%		4.95	%
Rate of compensation increases	3.72	%		3.86	%		3.86	%		—	%		—	%		—	%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31:
Discount rate	3.85	%		4.64	%		5.05	%		4.15	%		4.95	%		5.45	%
Expected return on plan assets	7.28	%		7.23	%		7.39	%		7	%		7	%		7	%
Rate of compensation increases	3.86	%		3.86	%		3.94	%		—	%		—	%		—	%
The expected long-term rates of return for pension and other postretirement benefit plans were developed using historical asset class returns while factoring in current market conditions such as inflation, interest rates and asset class performance.
Assumed health care cost trend rates have an effect on the amounts reported for the postretirement health care benefit plans. The assumed health care cost trend rates used to determine the postretirement benefit obligation at December 31 were as follows:
	2013			2012			2011
Health care cost trend rate assumed for the next year	8	%		7.35	%		8.5	%
Ultimate trend rate	5	%		5	%		5	%
Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2020			2019			2019
A one percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following impact:
In millions		1 Percentage-Point Increase				1 Percentage-Point Decrease
Change in service cost and interest cost for 2013		$	1			$	(1	)
Change in postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2013		$	12			$	(14	)
Plan Assets
The Company’s overall investment strategy for the assets in the pension funds is to achieve a balance between the goals of growing plan assets and keeping risk at a reasonable level over a long-term investment horizon. In order to reduce unnecessary risk, the pension funds are diversified across several asset classes, securities and investment managers. The target allocations for plan assets are 40% to 60% equity securities, 35% to 50% debt securities and 0% to 10% in other types of investments. The Company does not use derivatives for the purpose of speculation, leverage, circumventing investment guidelines or taking risks that are inconsistent with specified guidelines.
The assets in the Company’s postretirement health care plan are primarily invested in life insurance policies. The Company’s overall investment strategy for the assets in the postretirement health care fund is to invest in assets that provide a reasonable tax exempt rate of return while preserving capital.
The following tables present the fair value of the Company’s pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, by asset category and valuation methodology. Level 1 assets are valued using unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in active markets. Level 2 assets are valued using quoted prices or other observable inputs for similar assets. Level 3 assets are valued using unobservable inputs, but reflect the assumptions market participants would be expected to use in pricing the assets. Each financial instrument’s categorization is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
		2013
In millions		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
Pension Plan Assets:
Cash and equivalents		$	27			$	—			$	—			$	27
Equity securities:
Domestic		—				—				—				—
Foreign		77				—				—				77
Fixed income securities:
Government securities		—				314				—				314
Corporate debt securities		—				316				—				316
Mortgage-backed securities		—				10				—				10
Investment contracts with insurance companies		—				—				67				67
Commingled funds:
Mutual funds		459				—				—				459
Collective trust funds		—				1,135				—				1,135
Partnerships/private equity interests		—				—				81				81
Other		—				1				—				1
		$	563			$	1,776			$	148			$	2,487
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets:
Cash and equivalents		$	9			$	—			$	—			$	9
Life insurance policies		—				—				361				361
		$	9			$	—			$	361			$	370
		2012
In millions		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
Pension Plan Assets:
Cash and equivalents		$	26			$	—			$	—			$	26
Equity securities:
Domestic		56				—				—				56
Foreign		85				—				—				85
Fixed income securities:
Government securities		—				245				—				245
Corporate debt securities		—				263				—				263
Mortgage-backed securities		—				12				—				12
Investment contracts with insurance companies		—				—				75				75
Commingled funds:
Mutual funds		387				—				—				387
Collective trust funds		—				1,055				—				1,055
Partnerships/private equity interests		—				—				84				84
		$	554			$	1,575			$	159			$	2,288
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets:
Cash and equivalents		$	34			$	—			$	—			$	34
Life insurance policies		—				—				294				294
		$	34			$	—			$	294			$	328
Cash and equivalents include cash on hand and investments with maturities of 90 days or less and are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Equity securities primarily include common and preferred equity securities covering a wide range of industries and geographies that are traded in active markets and are valued based on quoted prices. Fixed income securities primarily consist of U.S. and foreign government bills, notes and bonds, corporate debt securities, asset-backed securities and investment contracts. The majority of the assets in this category are valued by evaluating bid prices provided by independent financial data services. For securities where market data is not readily available, unobservable market data is used to value the security. Commingled funds include investments in public and private pooled funds. Mutual funds are traded in active markets and are valued based on quoted prices. The underlying investments include small-cap equity, international equity and long- and short-term fixed income instruments. Collective trust funds are private funds that are valued at the net asset value, which is determined based on the fair value of the underlying investments. The underlying investments include both passively and actively managed U.S. and foreign large- and mid-cap equity funds and short-term investment funds. Partnerships/private equity interests are investments in partnerships where the benefit plan is a limited partner. The investments are valued by the investment managers on a periodic basis using pricing models that use market, income and cost valuation methods. Life insurance policies are used to fund other postretirement benefits in order to obtain favorable tax treatment and are valued based on the cash surrender value of the underlying policies.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets measured at fair value for pension and other postretirement benefit plans during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
In millions			Corporate				Investment				Partnerships/				Life				Other				Total
			Debt				Contracts with				Private  Equity				Insurance
			Securities				Insurance				Interests				Policies
							Companies
31-Dec-11			$	4			$	69			$	87			$	263			$	1			$	424
2012 Activity:
Unrealized gains (losses)			—				5				4				31				—				40
Purchases and sales			—				1				(7		)		—				—				(6		)
Transfers			(4		)		—				—				—				(1		)		(5		)
31-Dec-12			—				75				84				294				—				453
2013 Activity:
Realized gains (losses)			—				—				7				—				—				7
Unrealized gains (losses)			—				5				(1		)		67				—				71
Purchases and sales			—				(13		)		(9		)		—				—				(22		)
31-Dec-13			$	—			$	67			$	81			$	361			$	—			$	509
Cash Flows
The Company generally funds its pension and other postretirement benefit plans as required by law or to the extent such contributions are tax deductible. The Company expects to contribute approximately $136 million to its pension plans and $7 million to its other postretirement benefit plans in 2014.
The Company’s portion of the benefit payments that are expected to be paid during the years ending December 31 is as follows:
In millions		Pension				Other Postretirement Benefits
2014		$	223			$	38
2015		177				39
2016		165				39
2017		172				40
2018		178				41
Years 2019-2023		912				210

ShortTerm_Debt

Short-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Short-Term Debt	'
	Short-Term Debt as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
	In millions	2013		2012
	Commercial paper	$	1,652	$	408
	Bank overdrafts	65		40
	Current maturities of long-term debt	1,834		6
	Other borrowings	—		5
		$	3,551	$	459
	Commercial paper is stated at cost, which approximates fair value. The increase in commercial paper resulted primarily from the funding of share repurchases during 2013.
	The Company has committed credit facilities that support the issuance of commercial paper. In June 2012, the Company entered into a $1.5 billion line of credit agreement with a termination date of June 8, 2017. In connection with the new line of credit, the Company terminated its $500 million revolving credit facility with a termination date of June 15, 2012 and its $1.0 billion line of credit agreement with a termination date of June 11, 2013. In June 2011, the Company entered into a $1.0 billion line of credit agreement with a termination date of June 10, 2016, which the Company terminated on August 16, 2013 and replaced with a $1.0 billion line of credit agreement with a termination date of August 15, 2018. These lines of credit support the issuance of commercial paper. No amounts were outstanding under either of the outstanding facilities at December 31, 2013.
	The weighted-average interest rate on commercial paper was 0.2% at December 31, 2013 and 0.2% at December 31, 2012. The weighted-average interest rate on other borrowings was 0.6% at December 31, 2012.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had unused capacity of approximately $325 million under international debt facilities.
	On January 22, 2014, the Company entered into a $1.0 billion short-term line of credit agreement with a term of up to 364 days to provide additional liquidity under the Company's commercial paper program in order to fund short-term capital allocation needs.
	In 2013, current maturities of long-term debt include the $1.0 billion of 5.25% Euro notes due October 1, 2014 and $800 million of 5.15% redeemable notes due April 1, 2014. See the Long-Term Debt note for further discussion.

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	Accrued Expenses as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of accruals for:
	In millions	2013			2012
	Compensation and employee benefits	$	462		$	529
	Deferred revenue and customer deposits	207			243
	Rebates	127			137
	Warranties	50			51
	Current portion of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	21			19
	Other	405			413
		$	1,272		$	1,392
	The Company accrues for product warranties based on historical experience. The changes in accrued warranties during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Beginning balance	$	51		$	55		$	64
	Charges	(44		)	(44		)	(47		)
	Provision charged to expense	43			44			37
	Acquisitions and divestitures	2			(4		)	3
	Foreign currency translation	1			—			—
	Transfer to liabilities held for sale	(3		)	—			(2		)
	Ending balance	$	50		$	51		$	55

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-Term Debt at carrying value and fair value as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
		2013					2012
	In millions	Carrying Value			Fair Value		Carrying Value			Fair Value
	5.15% notes due April 1, 2014	$	800		$	809	$	800		$	846
	5.25% Euro notes due October 1, 2014	1,031			1,067		989			1,071
	6.25% notes due April 1, 2019	700			834		700			877
	4.88% notes due thru December 31, 2020	7			8		12			13
	3.375% notes due September 15, 2021	349			350		349			381
	4.875% notes due September 15, 2041	641			649		641			770
	3.9% notes due September 1, 2042	1,090			944		1,089			1,132
	Other borrowings	9			9		15			15
		$	4,627		$	4,670	$	4,595		$	5,105
	Current maturities	(1,834		)			(6		)
		$	2,793				$	4,589
	The approximate fair values of the Company’s long-term debt, including current maturities, were based on a Level 2 valuation model, using observable inputs, which included market rates for comparable instruments as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	In 2002, a subsidiary of the Company issued $250 million of 6.55% preferred debt securities at 99.849% of face value. The effective interest rate of the preferred debt securities was 6.7%. These preferred debt securities were due and fully paid on the first business day in 2012.
	In 2005, the Company issued $54 million of 4.88% notes due through December 31, 2020 at 100% of face value.
	In 2007, the Company, through a wholly-owned European subsidiary, issued €750 million of 5.25% Euro notes due October 1, 2014 at 99.874% of face value. The effective interest rate of the notes was 5.3%.
	In 2009, the Company issued $800 million of 5.15% redeemable notes due April 1, 2014 at 99.92% of face value and $700 million of 6.25% redeemable notes due April 1, 2019 at 99.98% of face value. The effective interest rates of the notes were 5.2% and 6.3%, respectively. These notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equal in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Company.
	In 2011, the Company issued $350 million of 3.375% notes due September 15, 2021 at 99.552% of face value and $650 million of 4.875% notes due September 15, 2041 at 98.539% of face value. The effective interest rates of the notes were 3.4% and 4.9%, respectively. These notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equal in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Company.
	In 2012, the Company issued $1.1 billion of 3.9% notes due September 1, 2042 at 99.038% of face value. The effective interest rate of the notes was 3.955%. These notes are senior unsecured obligations, ranking equal in right of payment with all other senior unsecured indebtedness of the Company.
	Other debt outstanding at December 31, 2013 bears interest at rates ranging from 0.9% to 17.5%, with maturities through the year 2033.
	The financial covenants in the Company's debt agreements limit total debt, including guarantees, to 50% of total capitalization. The Company’s total debt, including guarantees, was 41.3% of total capitalization as defined in the Company's debt agreements as of December 31, 2013, which was in compliance with these covenants.
	Scheduled maturities of long-term debt for the future years ending December 31 are as follows:
	In millions
	2014	$	1,834
	2015	2
	2016	1
	2017	—
	2018	—
	2019 and future years	2,790
		$	4,627
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had open stand-by letters of credit of approximately $184 million, of which approximately $132 million expires in 2014.

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities

Other Noncurrent Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	'
	Other Noncurrent Liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
	In millions	2013		2012
	Pension benefit obligation	$	213	$	470
	Postretirement benefit obligation	127		261
	Other	583		524
		$	923	$	1,255

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies—The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business, including those involving environmental, product liability (including toxic tort) and general liability claims. The Company accrues for such liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Such accruals are based on developments to date, the Company’s estimates of the outcomes of these matters and its experience in contesting, litigating and settling other similar matters. The Company believes resolution of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, liquidity or future operations.
	Among the toxic tort cases in which the Company is a defendant, the Company and its subsidiaries Hobart Brothers Company and Miller Electric Mfg. Co. have been named, along with numerous other defendants, in lawsuits alleging injury from exposure to welding consumables. The plaintiffs in these suits claim unspecified damages for injuries resulting from alleged exposure to asbestos, manganese and/or toxic fumes in connection with the welding process. In the first quarter of 2012, the Company entered into an agreement resolving substantially all of the manganese-related claims for an immaterial amount. As of December 31, 2013, almost all of the manganese-related cases against the Company, Hobart Brothers and Miller Electric have been dismissed. The Company believes that the remaining asbestos and toxic fumes claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operating results, financial position or cash flows. The Company has not recorded any significant reserves related to these cases.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	Preferred Stock, without par value, of which 0.3 million shares are authorized and unissued, is issuable in series. The Board of Directors is authorized to fix by resolution the designation and characteristics of each series of preferred stock. The Company has no present commitment to issue its preferred stock.
	Common Stock, with a par value of $0.01, Additional Paid-In-Capital and Common Stock Held in Treasury transactions during 2013, 2012, and 2011 are shown below.
		Common Stock							Additional				Common Stock Held in Treasury
									Paid-In-
									Capital
	In millions	Shares			Amount				Amount				Shares		Amount
	Balance, December 31, 2010	538.5			$	5			$	461			(40.8	)	$	(1,741	)
	During 2011-
	Shares issued for stock options	3.9			—				151				—		—
	Shares issued for stock compensation and vesting of restricted stock	0.1			—				2				—		(1		)
	Stock compensation expense	—			—				56				—		—
	Tax benefits related to stock options	—			—				13				—		—
	Tax benefits related to defined contribution plans	—			—				3				—		—
	Repurchases of common stock	—			—				—				(18.1	)	(950		)
	Balance, December 31, 2011	542.5			5				686				(58.9	)	(2,692		)
	During 2012-
	Shares issued for stock options	6.3			—				285				—		—
	Shares withheld for taxes	—			—				1				(0.3	)	(19		)
	Shares issued for stock compensation and vesting of restricted stock	0.8			—				(10		)		0.2		9
	Stock compensation expense	—			—				54				—		—
	Noncontrolling interest	—			—				(22		)		—		—
	Tax benefits related to stock options	—			—				14				—		—
	Tax benefits related to defined contribution plans	—			—				4				—		—
	Repurchases of common stock	—			—				—				(35.5	)	(2,020		)
	Balance, December 31, 2012	549.6			5				1,012				(94.5	)	(4,722		)
	During 2013-
	Shares issued for stock options	0.4			1				9				4		198
	Shares withheld for taxes	—			—				—				(0.2	)	(11		)
	Shares issued for stock compensation and vesting of restricted stock	—			—				(28		)		0.6		28
	Stock compensation expense	—			—				36				—		1
	Noncontrolling interest	—			—				(8		)		—		—
	Tax benefits related to stock options	—			—				23				—		—
	Tax benefits related to defined contribution plans	—			—				2				—		—
	Repurchases of common stock	—			—				—				(29.7	)	(2,170		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	550			$	6			$	1,046			(119.8	)	$	(6,676	)
	Authorized, December 31, 2013	700
	On August 20, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program, which provided for the buyback of up to $3.0 billion of the Company’s common stock over an open-ended period of time (the “2007 Program”). Under the 2007 Program, the Company repurchased approximately 16.3 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $53.51 per share during 2011. As of December 31, 2011, there were no authorized repurchases remaining under the 2007 Program.
	On May 6, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program, which provided for the buyback of up to $4.0 billion of the Company’s common stock over an open-ended period of time (the “2011 Program”). Under the 2011 Program, the Company repurchased approximately 1.8 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $43.20 per share during 2011, approximately 35.5 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $56.93 per share during 2012, and approximately 26.4 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $71.89 per share during 2013. As of December 31, 2013, there were no authorized repurchases remaining under the 2011 Program.
	On August 2, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program, which provides for the buyback of up to an additional $6.0 billion of the Company’s common stock over an open-ended period of time (the “2013 Program”). Under the 2013 Program, the Company repurchased approximately 3.3 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $81.62 per share during December 2013. As of December 31, 2013, there was approximately $5.7 billion of authorized repurchases remaining under the 2013 Program.
	Cash Dividends declared were $1.60 per share in 2013, $1.48 per share in 2012 and $1.40 per share in 2011. Cash dividends paid were $1.18 per share in 2013, $1.84 per share in 2012 and $1.38 per share in 2011. The 2012 cash dividends included an accelerated dividend payment of $0.38 per share in December 2012, which was originally scheduled to be paid in January 2013.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income—Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted new accounting guidance that was issued in February 2013 requiring disclosure of amounts transferred out of accumulated other comprehensive income and recognized in the statement of income. The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions	2013				2012				2011
	Beginning balance	$	293			$	224			$	427
	Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period	(200		)		146				(135		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified to income	7				(52		)		(6		)
	Total foreign currency translation adjustments	(193		)		94				(141		)
	Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments during the period	327				(159		)		(147		)
	Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments reclassified to income	122				121				48
	Income taxes	(165		)		13				37
	Total pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments	284				(25		)		(62		)
	Ending balance	$	384			$	293			$	224
	Foreign currency translation adjustments for the year ended December 31, 2011 are net of a $55 million increase for the resolution of an issue with the Internal Revenue Service in the U.S. related to a deduction for foreign exchange losses on an intercompany loan.
	Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified to income are primarily related to the disposal of certain discontinued operations. Refer to the Discontinued Operations note for additional information. Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments reclassified to income represent the amortization of actuarial losses and prior service cost, and settlement charges recognized in net periodic benefit cost. Refer to the Retirement Plans and Postretirement Benefits note for the amounts included in net periodic benefit cost. Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments reclassified to income also include $6 million and $11 million for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to the disposal of certain discontinued operations. Refer to the Discontinued Operations note for additional information.
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income consisted of cumulative translation adjustment income of $674 million and $867 million, respectively, and unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefits costs of $290 million and $574 million, respectively. The estimated unrecognized benefit cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in 2014 is $49 million for pension and $5 million for other postretirement benefits.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation—Stock options and restricted stock units have been issued to officers and other management employees under ITW’s 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The stock options generally vest over a four-year period and have a maturity of ten years from the issuance date. Restricted stock units generally vest after a three-year period and include units with and without performance criteria. To cover the exercise of vested options and vesting of restricted stock units in 2011 and 2012, the Company generally issued new shares from its authorized but unissued share pool. Commencing in February 2013, the Company issued shares from treasury stock. At December 31, 2013, approximately 38 million shares of ITW common stock were reserved for issuance under the Plan. The Company records compensation expense for the grant date fair value of stock awards over the remaining service periods of those awards.
	The following summarizes the Company’s stock-based compensation expense:
	In millions	2013				2012				2011
	Pre-tax compensation expense	$	30			$	50			$	51
	Tax benefit	(10		)		(18		)		(16		)
	Total stock-based compensation recorded as expense, net of tax	$	20			$	32			$	35
	Pre-tax compensation expense included in income from discontinued operations was $6 million in 2013, $4 million in 2012 and $5 million in 2011.
	The following table summarizes activity related to non-vested restricted stock units during 2013:
	Shares in millions	Number of			Weighted-Average
		Shares			Grant-Date Fair Value
	Unvested, January 1, 2013	1.6			$47.36
	Granted	0.5			59.03
	Vested	(0.6	)		40.19
	Canceled	(0.1	)		50.51
	Unvested, December 31, 2013	1.4			54.02
	The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2013:
	In millions except exercise price and contractual terms	Number of Shares			Weighted-Average		Weighted-Average		Aggregate Intrinsic
					Exercise Price		Remaining		Value
							Contractual Term
	Under option, January 1, 2013	12.8			$48.50
	Granted	1.3			63.86
	Exercised	(4.5	)		45.7
	Canceled or expired	(0.2	)		50.94
	Under option, December 31, 2013	9.4			51.95		6.1 years		$300
	Exercisable, December 31, 2013	6.3			48.98		5.0 years		$222
	The Company's annual equity awards consist of stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance restricted stock units (“PRSUs”). The RSUs provide for full “cliff” vesting three years from the date of grant. The PRSUs provide for full “cliff” vesting after three years if the Compensation Committee certifies that the performance goals set with respect to the PRSUs have been met. Upon vesting, the holder will receive one share of common stock of the Company for each vested RSU or PRSU. Option exercise prices are equal to the common stock fair market value on the date of grant. The fair value of RSUs and PRSUs is determined by reducing the closing market price on the date of the grant by the present value of projected dividends over the vesting period. The Company uses a binomial option pricing model to estimate the fair value of the stock options granted. The following summarizes the assumptions used in the models:
		2013		2012		2011
	Risk-free interest rate	0.2-2.9%		0.2-2.1%		0.3-3.8%
	Weighted-average volatility	21.10%		25.00%		25.00%
	Dividend yield	2.72%		2.61%		2.80%
	Expected years until exercise	6.6-7.6		7.6-7.8		7.6-7.9
	Lattice-based option valuation models, such as the binomial option pricing model, incorporate ranges of assumptions for inputs. The risk-free rate of interest for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on a zero-coupon U.S. government instrument over the contractual term of the equity instrument. Expected volatility is based on implied volatility from traded options on the Company’s stock and historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise timing and employee termination rates within the valuation model. The weighted-average dividend yield is based on historical information. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The ranges presented result from separate groups of employees assumed to exhibit different behavior.
	The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $10.06, $11.48 and $12.34 per share, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $108 million, $84 million and $63 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, there was $17 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years. Exercise of options during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 resulted in cash receipts of $206 million, $285 million and $151 million, respectively. The total fair value of vested stock option awards during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $16 million, $48 million and $33 million, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2013, there was $21 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 1.8 years. The total fair value of vested restricted stock unit awards during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $23 million, $31 million and $1 million, respectively.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information—The Company has 28 operating segments which are aggregated from the Company's approximately 90 divisions in 56 countries.
	The Company periodically makes changes to its management reporting structure to better align its businesses with Company objectives and operating strategies. Effective January 1, 2013, the Company made certain changes in how its operations are reported to senior management in order to better align its portfolio of businesses with its enterprise-wide portfolio management initiative. As a result of this reorganization, the Company's operations are internally reported as 28 operating segments to senior management as of December 31, 2013, which have been aggregated into the following seven external reportable segments: Automotive OEM; Test & Measurement and Electronics; Food Equipment; Polymers & Fluids; Welding; Construction Products; and Specialty Products.
	The significant changes resulting from this reorganization included the following:
	•	Certain businesses within the former Transportation segment, primarily related to the automotive aftermarket business, are reported in the Polymers & Fluids segment and the Transportation segment has been renamed Automotive OEM.
	•	The Welding business, which was formerly reported in the Power Systems & Electronics segment, is reported separately as the Welding segment.
	•	The Electronics business, which was formerly reported in the Power Systems & Electronics segment, has been combined with the Test & Measurement business, which was formerly reported in the All Other segment, to form a new Test & Measurement and Electronics segment.
	•	The All Other segment has been renamed Specialty Products.
	The changes in the reportable segments and underlying reporting units did not result in any goodwill impairment charges in the first quarter of 2013.
	Commensurate with the change in reportable segments described above, the segment operating income was also revised for a change in how the operating expenses maintained at the corporate level are allocated to the Company's segments. Prior to January 1, 2013, the Company allocated all operating expenses maintained at the corporate level to its segments. Beginning January 1, 2013, segments are allocated a fixed overhead charge based on the segment's revenues. Expenses not charged to the segments are now reported separately as Unallocated. Because the Unallocated category includes a variety of items, it is subject to fluctuation on a quarterly and annual basis.
	The prior year segment results and related disclosures have been restated to conform to the current year presentation under the new segment structure and expense allocation methodology.
	As discussed in the Divestiture of Majority Interest in Former Decorative Surfaces Segment note, the Company ceased consolidating the results of the Decorative Surfaces segment as of October 31, 2012 and now reports its 49% ownership interest in Wilsonart using the equity method of accounting. Effective November 1, 2012, the Company made changes to its management reporting structure and Decorative Surfaces is no longer a reportable segment of the Company.
	As discussed in the Discontinued Operations note, in September 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a plan to commence a sale process for the Industrial Packaging segment. The Company classified the Industrial Packaging segment as held for sale beginning in the third quarter of 2013 and is no longer presenting this segment as part of its continuing operations.
	On February 6, 2014, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to sell the Industrial Packaging segment to The Carlyle Group for $3.2 billion. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, and is expected to close by mid-2014.
	The following is a description of the Company's seven reportable segments:
	Automotive OEM—Components and fasteners for automotive-related applications.
	Test & Measurement and Electronics—Equipment, consumables, and related software for testing and measuring of materials and structures, and equipment and consumables used in the production of electronic subassemblies and microelectronics.
	Food Equipment—Commercial food equipment and related service.
	Polymers & Fluids—Adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids, janitorial and hygiene products, and fluids and polymers for auto aftermarket maintenance and appearance.
	Welding—Arc welding equipment, consumables and accessories for a wide array of industrial and commercial applications.
	Construction Products—Construction fastening systems and truss products.
	Specialty Products—Beverage packaging equipment and consumables, product coding and marking equipment and consumables, and appliance components and fasteners.
	Segment information for 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
	In millions		2013			2012			2011
	Operating revenues:
	Automotive OEM		$	2,396		$	2,171		$	2,092
	Test & Measurement and Electronics		2,176			2,299			2,011
	Food Equipment		2,047			1,939			1,985
	Polymers & Fluids		1,993			2,063			2,059
	Welding		1,837			1,847			1,724
	Construction Products		1,717			1,724			1,752
	Specialty Products		2,007			1,871			1,856
	Intersegment revenues		(38		)	(44		)	(48		)
	Total Segments		14,135			13,870			13,431
	Decorative Surfaces		—			921			1,084
	Total		$	14,135		$	14,791		$	14,515
	Operating income:
	Automotive OEM		$	490		$	421		$	386
	Test & Measurement and Electronics		321			342			300
	Food Equipment		385			332			311
	Polymers & Fluids		335			327			328
	Welding		464			470			440
	Construction Products		238			201			218
	Specialty Products		408			365			383
	Total Segments		2,641			2,458			2,366
	Decorative Surfaces		—			143			154
	Unallocated		(127		)	(126		)	(159		)
	Total		$	2,514		$	2,475		$	2,361
	Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:
	Automotive OEM		$	80		$	70		$	69
	Test & Measurement and Electronics		119			122			100
	Food Equipment		50			47			50
	Polymers & Fluids		103			102			94
	Welding		37			34			31
	Construction Products		49			57			57
	Specialty Products		84			82			80
	Total Segments		522			514			481
	Decorative Surfaces		—			17			20
	Discontinued Operations		91			82			93
	Total		$	613		$	613		$	594
	Plant and equipment additions:
	Automotive OEM		$	119		$	112		$	96
	Test & Measurement and Electronics		39			36			31
	Food Equipment		37			34			36
Polymers & Fluids		28			29			28
Welding		35			38			26
Construction Products		32			29			36
Specialty Products		47			43			46
Total Segments		337			321			299
Decorative Surfaces		—			18			22
Discontinued Operations		31			43			32
Total		$	368		$	382		$	353
Identifiable assets:
Automotive OEM		$	1,571		$	1,526
Test & Measurement and Electronics		2,772			2,851
Food Equipment		1,184			979
Polymers & Fluids		2,420			2,540
Welding		936			914
Construction Products		1,309			1,463
Specialty Products		1,939			1,898
Total Segments		12,131			12,171
Corporate		5,999			5,352
Assets held for sale		1,836			—
Industrial Packaging		—			1,786
Total		$	19,966		$	19,309
Identifiable assets by segment are those assets that are specifically used in that segment. Corporate assets are principally cash and equivalents, investments and other general corporate assets.
Enterprise-wide information for 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
In millions		2013			2012			2011
Operating Revenues by Geographic Region:
United States		$	6,030		$	6,339		$	5,988
Europe		3,902			4,110			4,391
Asia		1,673			1,783			1,695
Other North America		973			1,014			967
Australia/New Zealand		694			709			719
Other		863			836			755
		$	14,135		$	14,791		$	14,515
Operating revenues by geographic region are based on the customers’ locations.
No single customer accounted for more than 5% of consolidated revenues in 2013, 2012 or 2011. Additionally, the Company has thousands of product lines within its businesses; therefore, providing operating revenues by product line is not practicable.
Total noncurrent assets, excluding deferred tax assets and financial instruments, were $9.8 billion and $11.0 billion at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Of these amounts, approximately 50% and 53% were attributed to U.S. operations for 2013 and 2012, respectively. The remaining amounts were attributed to the Company’s foreign operations, with no single country accounting for a significant portion.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Consolidation and Translation	'
	Consolidation and Translation—The financial statements include the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. The Company follows the equity method of accounting for investments where the Company has a significant influence but not a controlling interest. Intercompany transactions are eliminated from the financial statements. Foreign subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities are translated to U.S. dollars at end-of-period exchange rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates for the period. Translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity.
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions—The Company accounts for acquisitions under the acquisition method, in which assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at fair value as of the date of acquisition. The operating results of the acquired companies are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.
Operating Revenues	'
	Operating Revenues are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product has shipped and the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred or services have been rendered, the price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured, which is generally at the time of product shipment. Typical sales arrangements are for standard products and provide for transfer of ownership and risk of loss at the time of shipment. In limited circumstances where significant obligations to the customer are unfulfilled at the time of shipment, typically involving installation and customer acceptance, revenue recognition is deferred until such obligations have been completed. Customer allowances and rebates, consisting primarily of volume discounts and other short-term incentive programs, are estimated at the time of sale based on historical experience and known trends and are recorded as a reduction in reported revenues.
Research and Development Expenses	'
	Research and Development Expenses are recorded as expense in the year incurred.
Advertising Expenses	'
	Advertising Expenses are recorded as expense in the year incurred.
Income Taxes	'
	The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income taxes are determined based on the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial and tax bases of assets and liabilities given the provisions of the enacted tax laws.
	Deferred U.S. federal income taxes and foreign withholding taxes have not been provided on the remaining undistributed earnings of certain international subsidiaries as these earnings are considered permanently invested.
	Valuation allowances are established when it is estimated that it is more likely than not that the tax benefit of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
	The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
Income from Continuing Operations Per Share	'
	Income Per Share from Continuing Operations is computed by dividing income from continuing operations by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding for the period. Income from continuing operations per diluted share is computed by dividing income from continuing operations by the weighted-average number of shares assuming dilution for stock options and restricted stock units.
	Options that were considered antidilutive were not included in the computation of diluted income per share from continuing operations.
Cash and Equivalents	'
	These interest-bearing instruments have maturities of 90 days or less and are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
Inventories	'
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and include material, labor and factory overhead. The last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method is used to determine the cost of the inventories at certain U.S. businesses. The first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method, which approximates current cost, is used for all other inventories.
Net Plant and Equipment	'
	Net Plant and Equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Renewals and improvements that increase the useful life of plant and equipment are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.
	Depreciation of plant and equipment for financial reporting purposes is computed on an accelerated basis for U.S. businesses and on a straight-line basis for a majority of the international businesses.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Amortizable intangible assets are being amortized primarily on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 3 to 20 years.
	The Company does not amortize goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite lives. The Company performs an annual impairment assessment of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives based on the estimated fair value of the related reporting unit or intangible asset. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.
Commercial Paper	'
	Commercial paper is stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
Accrued Expenses	'
	The Company accrues for product warranties based on historical experience.
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	The Company accrues for such liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated.

Divestiture_of_Majority_Intere1

Divestiture of Majority Interest in Former Decorative Surfaces Segment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Historical Operating Results of Equity Investment	'
	Historical operating results of the former Decorative Surfaces segment for 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions	For the Ten Months Ended October 31, 2012		For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011
	Operating revenues	$	921	$	1,084
	Operating income	143		154

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Results of discontinued operations	'
	Results of the discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Operating revenues	$	2,769		$	3,275		$	3,742
	Income before income taxes	$	186		$	886		$	451
	Income tax expense	(137		)	(249		)	(155		)
	Income from discontinued operations	$	49		$	637		$	296
Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	'
	In millions	December 31, 2013
	Trade receivables	$	352
	Inventories	244
	Net plant and equipment	305
	Goodwill and intangible assets	844
	Other	91
	Total assets held for sale	$	1,836
	Accounts payable	$	87
	Accrued expenses	139
	Other	91
	Total liabilities held for sale	$	317

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Summarized information related to acquisitions	'
	Summarized information related to acquisitions is as follows:
	In millions except number of acquisitions	2013				2012			2011
	Number of acquisitions	9				23			28
	Net cash paid during the year	$	369			$	723		$	1,308
Premium over tangible net assets recorded for acquisitions based on purchase price allocations	'
	The premium over tangible net assets recorded for acquisitions based on purchase price allocations during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
		2013						2012			2011
	In millions except weighted-average lives (years)	Weighted-		Premium				Weighted-	Premium		Weighted-	Premium
		Average		Recorded				Average	Recorded		Average	Recorded
		Life						Life			Life
	Goodwill			$	247				$	333		$	476
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer lists and relationships	11.2		100				12.2	169		12.2	362
	Patents and proprietary technology	9.8		34				8.2	38		9.6	98
	Trademarks and brands	15.5		35				12.8	36		17.3	245
	Noncompete agreements	3.8		1				4.5	29		5	27
	Other	5.1		11				7.2	12		1.8	11
	Total amortizable intangible assets	11.4		181				10.7	284		13.1	743
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks and brands			—					42			5
	Total premium recorded			$	428				$	659		$	1,224

Rental_Expense_Tables

Rental Expense (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Future minimum lease payments	'
	Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases for the years ending December 31 are as follows:
	In millions
	2014	$	116
	2015	87
	2016	61
	2017	43
	2018	29
	2019 and future years	40
		$	376

Other_Income_Expense_Tables

Other Income (Expense) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Other Income (Expense)	'
	Other Income (Expense) consisted of the following:
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Interest income	$	50		$	38		$	38
	Gain on acquisition of controlling interest in an equity investment	30			—			—
	Income from investments	12			11			17
	Gain (loss) on disposal of operations and affiliates	(5		)	(2		)	2
	Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions, net	(5		)	(10		)	(3		)
	Equity loss in Wilsonart	(14		)	(30		)	—
	Other, net	4			4			(1		)
		$	72		$	11		$	53

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of provision for income taxes	'
	The components of the provision for income taxes were as shown below:
	In millions		2013				2012				2011
	U.S. federal income taxes:
	Current		$	410			$	474			$	448
	Deferred		84				250				(34		)
			494				724				414
	Foreign income taxes:
	Current		153				239				91
	Deferred		35				(29		)		(82		)
	Benefit of net operating loss carryforwards		(13		)		(30		)		(4		)
			175				180				5
	State income taxes:
	Current		64				64				60
	Deferred		(16		)		5				(31		)
			48				69				29
			$	717			$	973			$	448
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes for domestic and foreign operations was as follows:
	In millions		2013				2012				2011
	Domestic		$	1,444			$	2,207			$	1,270
	Foreign		903				999				953
			$	2,347			$	3,206			$	2,223
Reconciliation between the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate	'
	The reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate was as follows:
			2013			2012			2011
	U.S. federal statutory tax rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit		1.8			0.9			1.1
	Differences between U.S. federal statutory and foreign tax rates		(3.4	)		(2.2	)		(2.8	)
	Nontaxable foreign interest income		(3.5	)		(2.8	)		(4.2	)
	Australian court decision		—			—			(7.5	)
	Tax effect of foreign dividends		2.4			0.7			0.5
	Tax relief for U.S. manufacturers		(1.3	)		(1.1	)		(1.3	)
	Other, net		(0.4	)		(0.2	)		(0.6	)
	Effective tax rate		30.6	%		30.3	%		20.2	%
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'
	The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
			2013								2012
	In millions		Asset				Liability				Asset			Liability
	Goodwill and intangible assets		$	312			$	(795	)		$	382		$	(901	)
	Inventory reserves, capitalized tax cost and LIFO inventory		58				(5		)		68			(11		)
	Investments		32				(288		)		37			(283		)
	Plant and equipment		25				(106		)		14			(103		)
	Accrued expenses and reserves		76				—				58			—
	Employee benefit accruals		296				—				362			—
	Foreign tax credit carryforwards		112				—				31			—
	Net operating loss carryforwards		694				—				709			—
	Capital loss carryforwards		91				—				37			—
	Allowances for uncollectible accounts		14				—				17			—
	Pension liabilities		—				(13		)		102			—
	Deferred intercompany deductions		169				—				321			—
	Other		124				(11		)		122			(16		)
	Gross deferred income tax assets (liabilities)		2,003				(1,218		)		2,260			(1,314		)
	Valuation allowances		(559		)		—				(475		)	—
	Total deferred income tax assets (liabilities)		$	1,444			$	(1,218	)		$	1,785		$	(1,314	)
Net operating loss carryforwards	'
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards available to offset future taxable income in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, which expire as follows:
		Gross Carryforwards Related
	In millions	to Net Operating Losses
	2014	$	2
	2015	3
	2016	3
	2017	10
	2018	12
	2019	9
	2020	76
	2021	74
	2022	19
	2023	15
	2024	11
	2025	10
	2026	7
	2027	12
	2028	5
	2029	6
	2030	3
	2031	2
	2032	8
	2033	—
	Do not expire	2,134
		$	2,421
Changes in amount of unrecognized tax benefits	'
	The changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions		2013				2012				2011
	Beginning balance		$	249			$	437			$	718
	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year		26				32				43
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		40				62				74
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years		(21		)		(163		)		(16		)
	Settlements		(27		)		(125		)		(377		)
	Foreign currency translation		1				6				(5		)
	Ending balance		$	268			$	249			$	437
Open Tax Years For Company's Major Jurisdictions	'
	The following table summarizes the open tax years for the Company’s major jurisdictions:
	Jurisdiction		Open Tax Years
	United States – Federal		2006-2013
	United Kingdom		2011-2013
	Germany		2006-2013
	France		2004-2013
	Australia		2009-2013

Income_Per_Share_from_Continui1

Income Per Share from Continuing Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Income Per Share from Continuing Operations	'
	The computation of income per share from continuing operations was as follows:
	In millions except per share amounts	2013		2012		2011
	Income from continuing operations	$	1,630	$	2,233	$	1,775
	Income per share from continuing operations—Basic:
	Weighted-average common shares	446.2		469.8		491.4
	Income per share from continuing operations—Basic	$	3.65	$	4.75	$	3.61
	Income per share from continuing operations—Diluted:
	Weighted-average common shares	446.2		469.8		491.4
	Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units	3.1		3.4		3.2
	Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution	449.3		473.2		494.6
	Income per share from continuing operations—Diluted	$	3.63	$	4.72	$	3.59

Trade_Receivables_Tables

Trade Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Changes in allowances for uncollectible accounts	'
	The changes in the allowances for uncollectible accounts during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Beginning balance	$	(65	)	$	(65	)	$	(70	)
	Provision charged to expense	(3		)	(11		)	(5		)
	Write-offs, net of recoveries	14			14			10
	Acquisitions and divestitures	(1		)	—			(4		)
	Foreign currency translation	1			(1		)	2
	Transfer to assets held for sale	8			—			—
	Other	—			(2		)	2
	Ending balance	$	(46	)	$	(65	)	$	(65	)

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	In millions	2013		2012
	Raw material	$	445	$	539
	Work-in-process	145		152
	Finished goods	657		894
		$	1,247	$	1,585

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur1

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	'
	Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	In millions	2013		2012
	Income tax refunds receivable	$	120	$	231
	Value-added-tax receivables	68		71
	Vendor advances	30		52
	Other	148		168
		$	366	$	522

Plant_and_Equipment_Tables

Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Net plant and equipment	'
	Net plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2013 and 2012:
	In millions		2013			2012
	Land		$	189		$	237
	Buildings and improvements		1,235			1,496
	Machinery and equipment		3,145			3,761
	Equipment leased to others		160			180
	Construction in progress		143			157
	Gross plant and equipment		4,872			5,831
	Accumulated depreciation		(3,163		)	(3,837		)
	Net plant and equipment		$	1,709		$	1,994
Range of useful lives used to depreciate plant and equipment	'
	The ranges of useful lives used to depreciate plant and equipment are as follows:
	Buildings and improvements	5—50 years
	Machinery and equipment	3—12 years
	Equipment leased to others	Term of lease

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Amortization and impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	'
	Amortization and impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions		2013			2012				2011
	Goodwill:
	Impairment		$	—		$	1			$	—
	Intangible Assets:
	Amortization		250			252				219
	Impairment		2			1				—
			$	252		$	254			$	219
Summary of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets	'
	A summary of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets that were adjusted to fair value and the related impairment charges included in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
			2013										2012
	In millions		Book Value			Fair Value				Total Impairment Charges			Book Value			Fair Value				Total Impairment Charges
	Goodwill		$	—		$	—			$	—		$	146		$	145			$	1
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets		42			40				2			5			4				1
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	In millions	Auto-motive OEM			Test & Measurement and Electronics				Food Equip-ment			Polymers & Fluids			Welding				Construction Products			Specialty Products			Industrial Packaging			Decorative Surfaces			Total
	Balance, December 31, 2011	$	311		$	1,188			$	199		$	1,019		$	277			$	590		$	870		$	731		$	13		$	5,198
	2012 activity:
	Acquisitions & divestitures	—			236				1			23			9				6			28			(6		)	(13		)	284
	Impairment charges	—			(1		)		—			—			—				—			—						—			(1		)
	Foreign currency translation	7			8				3			1			2				7			11			10			—			49
	Balance, December 31, 2012	318			1,431				203			1,043			288				603			909			735			—			5,530
	2013 activity:
	Acquisitions & divestitures	—			2				86			9			10				(2		)	139			—			—			244
	Impairment charges	—			—				—			—			—				—			(42		)	—			—			(42		)
	Foreign currency translation	2			—				5			(18		)	(4		)		(20		)	5			(2		)	—			(32		)
	Transfer to assets held for sale	—			(7		)		—			(13		)	—				(20		)	(41		)	(733		)	—			(814		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	320		$	1,426			$	294		$	1,021		$	294			$	561		$	970		$	—		$	—		$	4,886
	Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	$	24		$	83			$	60		$	15		$	5			$	7		$	46		$	—		$	—		$	240
Intangible assets	'
	Intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
			2013										2012
	In millions		Cost			Accumulated				Net			Cost			Accumulated				Net
						Amortization										Amortization
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Customer lists and relationships		$	1,631		$	(691	)		$	940		$	1,749		$	(661	)		$	1,088
	Patents and proprietary technology		588			(311		)		277			593			(285		)		308
	Trademarks and brands		689			(207		)		482			747			(206		)		541
	Software		202			(188		)		14			206			(188		)		18
	Noncompete agreements		155			(125		)		30			204			(157		)		47
	Other		113			(98		)		15			121			(109		)		12
	Total amortizable intangible assets		3,378			(1,620		)		1,758			3,620			(1,606		)		2,014
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trademarks and brands		241			—				241			244			—				244
	Total intangible assets		$	3,619		$	(1,620	)		$	1,999		$	3,864		$	(1,606	)		$	2,258
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets.	'
	The estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for the future years ending December 31 is as follows:
	In millions
	2014	$	238
	2015	225
	2016	213
	2017	194
	2018	173

Other_Assets_Tables

Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Other assets	'
	Other Assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
	In millions	2013		2012
	Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	$	400	$	391
	Equity investment in Wilsonart	164		174
	Prepaid pension assets	134		57
	Investments	130		146
	Customer tooling	110		107
	Other	259		301
		$	1,197	$	1,176

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme1

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and other postretirement benefit costs	'
	Summarized information regarding the Company’s significant defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans related to both continuing and discontinued operations is as follows:
			Pension												Other Postretirement Benefits
	In millions		2013				2012				2011				2013				2012				2011
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost		$	87			$	100			$	94			$	12			$	13			$	14
	Interest cost		100				107				116				24				27				30
	Expected return on plan assets		(157		)		(157		)		(157		)		(22		)		(20		)		(21		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss		65				57				39				1				1				—
	Amortization of prior service cost		—				1				1				1				3				6
	Settlement/curtailment loss		49				14				—				—				—				—
			$	144			$	122			$	93			$	16			$	24			$	29
	Net periodic benefit cost was included in the statement of income as follows:
			Pension												Other Postretirement Benefits
	In millions		2013				2012				2011				2013				2012				2011
	Income from continuing operations		$	131			$	112			$	82			$	14			$	22			$	26
	Income from discontinued operations		13				10				11				2				2				3
			$	144			$	122			$	93			$	16			$	24			$	29
Change in benefit obligation	'
	The following tables provide a rollforward of the plan benefit obligations, plan assets and a reconciliation of funded status for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 for continuing and discontinued operations:
			Pension								Other Postretirement Benefits
	In millions		2013				2012				2013				2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Benefit obligation at January 1		$	2,655			$	2,465			$	589			$	569
	Service cost		87				100				12				13
	Interest cost		100				107				24				27
	Plan participants’ contributions		5				6				15				15
	Amendments		—				5				—				—
	Actuarial (gain) loss		(68		)		204				(77		)		45
	Acquisitions/divestitures		(12		)		(74		)		—				—
	Benefits paid		(247		)		(196		)		(47		)		(45		)
	Medicare subsidy received		—				—				3				3
	Liabilities from (to) other immaterial plans		10				—				—				—
	Settlement/curtailment (gain) loss		(1		)		5				—				(38		)
	Foreign currency translation		16				33				—				—
	Benefit obligation at December 31		$	2,545			$	2,655			$	519			$	589
Change in plan assets	'
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at January 1		$	2,288			$	2,054			$	328			$	297
	Actual return on plan assets		294				240				66				31
	Company contributions		136				190				8				30
	Plan participants’ contributions		5				6				15				15
	Acquisitions/divestitures		(16		)		(38		)		—				—
	Benefits paid		(247		)		(196		)		(47		)		(45		)
	Assets from immaterial plans		12				—				—				—
	Foreign currency translation		15				32				—				—
	Fair value of plan assets at December 31		$	2,487			$	2,288			$	370			$	328
	Funded status		$	(58	)		$	(367	)		$	(149	)		$	(261	)
	Other immaterial plans		(61		)		(58		)		(6		)		(7		)
	Net liability at December 31		$	(119	)		$	(425	)		$	(155	)		$	(268	)
	The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:
	Other assets		$	134			$	57			$	—			$	—
	Accrued expenses		(16		)		(12		)		(5		)		(7		)
	Liabilities held for sale		(24		)		—				(23		)		—
	Other noncurrent liabilities		(213		)		(470		)		(127		)		(261		)
	Net liability at end of year		$	(119	)		$	(425	)		$	(155	)		$	(268	)
	The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
	Net actuarial loss		$	568			$	892			$	(112	)		$	10
	Prior service cost		6				7				—				2
			$	574			$	899			$	(112	)		$	12
	Accumulated benefit obligation		$	2,273			$	2,358
	Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets as of December 31:
	Projected benefit obligation		$	263			$	1,928
	Accumulated benefit obligation		$	249			$	1,741
	Fair value of plan assets		$	91			$	1,524
Weighted-average assumptions used in the valuations of pension and other postretirement benefits	'
	The weighted-average assumptions used in the valuations of pension and other postretirement benefits were as follows:
		Pension									Other Postretirement Benefits
		2013			2012			2011			2013			2012			2011
	Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31:
	Discount rate	4.32	%		3.85	%		4.64	%		4.95	%		4.15	%		4.95	%
	Rate of compensation increases	3.72	%		3.86	%		3.86	%		—	%		—	%		—	%
	Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31:
	Discount rate	3.85	%		4.64	%		5.05	%		4.15	%		4.95	%		5.45	%
	Expected return on plan assets	7.28	%		7.23	%		7.39	%		7	%		7	%		7	%
	Rate of compensation increases	3.86	%		3.86	%		3.94	%		—	%		—	%		—	%
Postretirement benefit obligation	'
	Assumed health care cost trend rates have an effect on the amounts reported for the postretirement health care benefit plans. The assumed health care cost trend rates used to determine the postretirement benefit obligation at December 31 were as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Health care cost trend rate assumed for the next year	8	%		7.35	%		8.5	%
	Ultimate trend rate	5	%		5	%		5	%
	Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	2020			2019			2019
One-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates	'
	A one percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following impact:
	In millions		1 Percentage-Point Increase				1 Percentage-Point Decrease
	Change in service cost and interest cost for 2013		$	1			$	(1	)
	Change in postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2013		$	12			$	(14	)
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'
	The following tables present the fair value of the Company’s pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012, by asset category and valuation methodology. Level 1 assets are valued using unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets in active markets. Level 2 assets are valued using quoted prices or other observable inputs for similar assets. Level 3 assets are valued using unobservable inputs, but reflect the assumptions market participants would be expected to use in pricing the assets. Each financial instrument’s categorization is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
			2013
	In millions		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
	Pension Plan Assets:
	Cash and equivalents		$	27			$	—			$	—			$	27
	Equity securities:
	Domestic		—				—				—				—
	Foreign		77				—				—				77
	Fixed income securities:
	Government securities		—				314				—				314
	Corporate debt securities		—				316				—				316
	Mortgage-backed securities		—				10				—				10
	Investment contracts with insurance companies		—				—				67				67
	Commingled funds:
	Mutual funds		459				—				—				459
	Collective trust funds		—				1,135				—				1,135
	Partnerships/private equity interests		—				—				81				81
	Other		—				1				—				1
			$	563			$	1,776			$	148			$	2,487
	Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets:
	Cash and equivalents		$	9			$	—			$	—			$	9
	Life insurance policies		—				—				361				361
			$	9			$	—			$	361			$	370
			2012
	In millions		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total
	Pension Plan Assets:
	Cash and equivalents		$	26			$	—			$	—			$	26
	Equity securities:
	Domestic		56				—				—				56
	Foreign		85				—				—				85
	Fixed income securities:
	Government securities		—				245				—				245
	Corporate debt securities		—				263				—				263
	Mortgage-backed securities		—				12				—				12
	Investment contracts with insurance companies		—				—				75				75
	Commingled funds:
	Mutual funds		387				—				—				387
	Collective trust funds		—				1,055				—				1,055
	Partnerships/private equity interests		—				—				84				84
			$	554			$	1,575			$	159			$	2,288
	Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets:
	Cash and equivalents		$	34			$	—			$	—			$	34
	Life insurance policies		—				—				294				294
			$	34			$	—			$	294			$	328
Assets measured at fair value for pension and other postretirement benefit plan	'
	The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets measured at fair value for pension and other postretirement benefit plans during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
	In millions			Corporate				Investment				Partnerships/				Life				Other				Total
				Debt				Contracts with				Private  Equity				Insurance
				Securities				Insurance				Interests				Policies
								Companies
	31-Dec-11			$	4			$	69			$	87			$	263			$	1			$	424
	2012 Activity:
	Unrealized gains (losses)			—				5				4				31				—				40
	Purchases and sales			—				1				(7		)		—				—				(6		)
	Transfers			(4		)		—				—				—				(1		)		(5		)
	31-Dec-12			—				75				84				294				—				453
	2013 Activity:
	Realized gains (losses)			—				—				7				—				—				7
	Unrealized gains (losses)			—				5				(1		)		67				—				71
	Purchases and sales			—				(13		)		(9		)		—				—				(22		)
	31-Dec-13			$	—			$	67			$	81			$	361			$	—			$	509
Portion of the benefit payments are expected to be paid	'
	The Company’s portion of the benefit payments that are expected to be paid during the years ending December 31 is as follows:
	In millions		Pension				Other Postretirement Benefits
	2014		$	223			$	38
	2015		177				39
	2016		165				39
	2017		172				40
	2018		178				41
	Years 2019-2023		912				210

ShortTerm_Debt_Tables

Short-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Short-Term Debt	'
	Short-Term Debt as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
	In millions	2013		2012
	Commercial paper	$	1,652	$	408
	Bank overdrafts	65		40
	Current maturities of long-term debt	1,834		6
	Other borrowings	—		5
		$	3,551	$	459

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	Accrued Expenses as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of accruals for:
	In millions	2013			2012
	Compensation and employee benefits	$	462		$	529
	Deferred revenue and customer deposits	207			243
	Rebates	127			137
	Warranties	50			51
	Current portion of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	21			19
	Other	405			413
		$	1,272		$	1,392
Changes in Accrued Product Warranties	'
	The changes in accrued warranties during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Beginning balance	$	51		$	55		$	64
	Charges	(44		)	(44		)	(47		)
	Provision charged to expense	43			44			37
	Acquisitions and divestitures	2			(4		)	3
	Foreign currency translation	1			—			—
	Transfer to liabilities held for sale	(3		)	—			(2		)
	Ending balance	$	50		$	51		$	55

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of debt instruments	'
	Long-Term Debt at carrying value and fair value as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
		2013					2012
	In millions	Carrying Value			Fair Value		Carrying Value			Fair Value
	5.15% notes due April 1, 2014	$	800		$	809	$	800		$	846
	5.25% Euro notes due October 1, 2014	1,031			1,067		989			1,071
	6.25% notes due April 1, 2019	700			834		700			877
	4.88% notes due thru December 31, 2020	7			8		12			13
	3.375% notes due September 15, 2021	349			350		349			381
	4.875% notes due September 15, 2041	641			649		641			770
	3.9% notes due September 1, 2042	1,090			944		1,089			1,132
	Other borrowings	9			9		15			15
		$	4,627		$	4,670	$	4,595		$	5,105
	Current maturities	(1,834		)			(6		)
		$	2,793				$	4,589
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt	'
	Scheduled maturities of long-term debt for the future years ending December 31 are as follows:
	In millions
	2014	$	1,834
	2015	2
	2016	1
	2017	—
	2018	—
	2019 and future years	2,790
		$	4,627

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities_T

Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Other noncurrent liabilities	'
	Other Noncurrent Liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following:
	In millions	2013		2012
	Pension benefit obligation	$	213	$	470
	Postretirement benefit obligation	127		261
	Other	583		524
		$	923	$	1,255

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Summary of Common Stock, Additional Paid-In-Capital and Common Stock Held in Treasury	'
	Common Stock, with a par value of $0.01, Additional Paid-In-Capital and Common Stock Held in Treasury transactions during 2013, 2012, and 2011 are shown below.
		Common Stock							Additional				Common Stock Held in Treasury
									Paid-In-
									Capital
	In millions	Shares			Amount				Amount				Shares		Amount
	Balance, December 31, 2010	538.5			$	5			$	461			(40.8	)	$	(1,741	)
	During 2011-
	Shares issued for stock options	3.9			—				151				—		—
	Shares issued for stock compensation and vesting of restricted stock	0.1			—				2				—		(1		)
	Stock compensation expense	—			—				56				—		—
	Tax benefits related to stock options	—			—				13				—		—
	Tax benefits related to defined contribution plans	—			—				3				—		—
	Repurchases of common stock	—			—				—				(18.1	)	(950		)
	Balance, December 31, 2011	542.5			5				686				(58.9	)	(2,692		)
	During 2012-
	Shares issued for stock options	6.3			—				285				—		—
	Shares withheld for taxes	—			—				1				(0.3	)	(19		)
	Shares issued for stock compensation and vesting of restricted stock	0.8			—				(10		)		0.2		9
	Stock compensation expense	—			—				54				—		—
	Noncontrolling interest	—			—				(22		)		—		—
	Tax benefits related to stock options	—			—				14				—		—
	Tax benefits related to defined contribution plans	—			—				4				—		—
	Repurchases of common stock	—			—				—				(35.5	)	(2,020		)
	Balance, December 31, 2012	549.6			5				1,012				(94.5	)	(4,722		)
	During 2013-
	Shares issued for stock options	0.4			1				9				4		198
	Shares withheld for taxes	—			—				—				(0.2	)	(11		)
	Shares issued for stock compensation and vesting of restricted stock	—			—				(28		)		0.6		28
	Stock compensation expense	—			—				36				—		1
	Noncontrolling interest	—			—				(8		)		—		—
	Tax benefits related to stock options	—			—				23				—		—
	Tax benefits related to defined contribution plans	—			—				2				—		—
	Repurchases of common stock	—			—				—				(29.7	)	(2,170		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	550			$	6			$	1,046			(119.8	)	$	(6,676	)
	Authorized, December 31, 2013	700
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income	'
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income during 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
	In millions	2013				2012				2011
	Beginning balance	$	293			$	224			$	427
	Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period	(200		)		146				(135		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified to income	7				(52		)		(6		)
	Total foreign currency translation adjustments	(193		)		94				(141		)
	Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments during the period	327				(159		)		(147		)
	Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments reclassified to income	122				121				48
	Income taxes	(165		)		13				37
	Total pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments	284				(25		)		(62		)
	Ending balance	$	384			$	293			$	224

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Summary of stock based compensation expense	'
	The following summarizes the Company’s stock-based compensation expense:
	In millions	2013				2012				2011
	Pre-tax compensation expense	$	30			$	50			$	51
	Tax benefit	(10		)		(18		)		(16		)
	Total stock-based compensation recorded as expense, net of tax	$	20			$	32			$	35
Summary of activity related to non vested equity awards	'
	The following table summarizes activity related to non-vested restricted stock units during 2013:
	Shares in millions	Number of			Weighted-Average
		Shares			Grant-Date Fair Value
	Unvested, January 1, 2013	1.6			$47.36
	Granted	0.5			59.03
	Vested	(0.6	)		40.19
	Canceled	(0.1	)		50.51
	Unvested, December 31, 2013	1.4			54.02
Summary of stock option activity under plan	'
	The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2013:
	In millions except exercise price and contractual terms	Number of Shares			Weighted-Average		Weighted-Average		Aggregate Intrinsic
					Exercise Price		Remaining		Value
							Contractual Term
	Under option, January 1, 2013	12.8			$48.50
	Granted	1.3			63.86
	Exercised	(4.5	)		45.7
	Canceled or expired	(0.2	)		50.94
	Under option, December 31, 2013	9.4			51.95		6.1 years		$300
	Exercisable, December 31, 2013	6.3			48.98		5.0 years		$222
Summary of assumptions used in option models	'
	The Company uses a binomial option pricing model to estimate the fair value of the stock options granted. The following summarizes the assumptions used in the models:
		2013		2012		2011
	Risk-free interest rate	0.2-2.9%		0.2-2.1%		0.3-3.8%
	Weighted-average volatility	21.10%		25.00%		25.00%
	Dividend yield	2.72%		2.61%		2.80%
	Expected years until exercise	6.6-7.6		7.6-7.8		7.6-7.9

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment information for 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Operating revenues:
	Automotive OEM	$	2,396		$	2,171		$	2,092
	Test & Measurement and Electronics	2,176			2,299			2,011
	Food Equipment	2,047			1,939			1,985
	Polymers & Fluids	1,993			2,063			2,059
	Welding	1,837			1,847			1,724
	Construction Products	1,717			1,724			1,752
	Specialty Products	2,007			1,871			1,856
	Intersegment revenues	(38		)	(44		)	(48		)
	Total Segments	14,135			13,870			13,431
	Decorative Surfaces	—			921			1,084
	Total	$	14,135		$	14,791		$	14,515
	Operating income:
	Automotive OEM	$	490		$	421		$	386
	Test & Measurement and Electronics	321			342			300
	Food Equipment	385			332			311
	Polymers & Fluids	335			327			328
	Welding	464			470			440
	Construction Products	238			201			218
	Specialty Products	408			365			383
	Total Segments	2,641			2,458			2,366
	Decorative Surfaces	—			143			154
	Unallocated	(127		)	(126		)	(159		)
	Total	$	2,514		$	2,475		$	2,361
	Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:
	Automotive OEM	$	80		$	70		$	69
	Test & Measurement and Electronics	119			122			100
	Food Equipment	50			47			50
	Polymers & Fluids	103			102			94
	Welding	37			34			31
	Construction Products	49			57			57
	Specialty Products	84			82			80
	Total Segments	522			514			481
	Decorative Surfaces	—			17			20
	Discontinued Operations	91			82			93
	Total	$	613		$	613		$	594
	Plant and equipment additions:
	Automotive OEM	$	119		$	112		$	96
	Test & Measurement and Electronics	39			36			31
	Food Equipment	37			34			36
	Polymers & Fluids	28			29			28
	Welding	35			38			26
	Construction Products	32			29			36
	Specialty Products	47			43			46
	Total Segments	337			321			299
	Decorative Surfaces	—			18			22
	Discontinued Operations	31			43			32
	Total	$	368		$	382		$	353
	Identifiable assets:
	Automotive OEM	$	1,571		$	1,526
	Test & Measurement and Electronics	2,772			2,851
	Food Equipment	1,184			979
	Polymers & Fluids	2,420			2,540
	Welding	936			914
	Construction Products	1,309			1,463
	Specialty Products	1,939			1,898
	Total Segments	12,131			12,171
	Corporate	5,999			5,352
	Assets held for sale	1,836			—
	Industrial Packaging	—			1,786
	Total	$	19,966		$	19,309
Operating Revenues by Geographic Region	'
	Enterprise-wide information for 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
	In millions	2013			2012			2011
	Operating Revenues by Geographic Region:
	United States	$	6,030		$	6,339		$	5,988
	Europe	3,902			4,110			4,391
	Asia	1,673			1,783			1,695
	Other North America	973			1,014			967
	Australia/New Zealand	694			709			719
	Other	863			836			755
		$	14,135		$	14,791		$	14,515

Notes_to_Financial_Statements_

Notes to Financial Statements (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Country
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Number of countries with ITW operations	56

Divestiture_of_Majority_Intere2

Divestiture of Majority Interest in Former Decorative Surfaces Segment (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

10 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Nov. 01, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 01, 2012

Oct. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Aug. 15, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Wilsonart International Holdings LLC

Wilsonart International Holdings LLC

Wilsonart International Holdings LLC

Wilsonart International Holdings LLC

Cumulative Convertible Participating Preferred Units

Decorative Surfaces

Decorative Surfaces

Decorative Surfaces

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense)

Wilsonart International Holdings LLC

Wilsonart International Holdings LLC

Wilsonart International Holdings LLC

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

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'

'

'

'

% of Decorative Surfaces Segment that was divested

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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51.00%

'

'

Pretax gain on sale of portion of Decorative Surfaces segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$933,000,000

'

'

'

'

After Tax gain on sale of portion of Decorative Surfaces segment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

632,000,000

'

'

'

'

Net sales proceeds on sale of Wilsonart and Subsidiaries

1,050,000,000

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'

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Ownership percentage in Wilsonart

'

'

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49.00%

'

49.00%

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'

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'

'

Contribution amount of CD&R in exchange for Wilsonart preferred units

'

'

'

'

395,000,000

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'

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'

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'

'

% of Preferred Units of Wilsonart

'

'

'

'

'

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51.00%

'

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'

'

'

'

'

Dividend rate for Preferred Units

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of Company's retained interest

174,000,000

164,000,000

174,000,000

'

'

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'

'

204,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pre-tax gain on retained interest

'

'

'

'

'

51,000,000

'

'

'

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Equity loss in Wilsonart

'

14,000,000

30,000,000

0

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'

30,000,000

14,000,000

Historical Operating Results [Abstract]

'

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'

'

'

Operating revenues

'

14,135,000,000

14,791,000,000

14,515,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

921,000,000

1,084,000,000

'

'

'

Operating income

'

$2,514,000,000

$2,475,000,000

$2,361,000,000

'

'

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'

'

'

$143,000,000

$154,000,000

'

'

'

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Results of discontinued operations	'	'	'
Operating revenues	$2,769	$3,275	$3,742
Income before income taxes	186	886	451
Income tax expense	-137	-249	-155
Income from discontinued operations	$49	$637	$296

Discontinued_Operations_Detail1

Discontinued Operations (Details 1) (Held-for-sale businesses, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Held-for-sale businesses	'
Assets and liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale	'
Trade receivables	$352
Inventories	244
Net plant and equipment	305
Goodwill and intangible assets	844
Other	91
Total assets held for sale	1,836
Accounts payable	87
Accrued expenses	139
Other	91
Total liabilities held for sale	$317

Discontinued_Operations_Detail2

Discontinued Operations (Details Textual) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Feb. 06, 2014

business

Industrial Packaging

Industrial Packaging

Machine Components Business

Machine Components Business

Transportation Related Business

Transportation Related Business

Transportation Related Business

Transportation Related Business

Finishing Business

Construction Distribution Business

Construction Distribution Business

Construction Distribution Business

Construction Distribution Business

Chemical Manufacturing Business

Chemical Manufacturing Business

Consumer Packaging Business

Packaging Distribution Business

Welding Manufacturing Business

Subsequent Event

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

business

Industrial Packaging

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

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Expected proceeds from sale of business

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$3,200,000,000

Number of businesses planned for divestiture

'

'

'

'

1

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1

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2

1

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1

2

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1

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'

Number of businesses divested

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'

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1

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1

1

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1

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1

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1

1

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Cash transaction made through definitive agreement

650,000,000

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'

'

'

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'

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Pre-tax gain (loss) on sale of a discontinued operation

'

-91,000,000

499,000,000

-4,000,000

'

'

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'

'

'

-20,000,000

452,000,000

'

'

'

-39,000,000

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'

'

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'

Goodwill impairment charge

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

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42,000,000

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income tax expense from discontinued operations

'

$137,000,000

$249,000,000

$155,000,000

'

$42,000,000

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Number of businesses included in assets (liabilities) held-for-sale

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0

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1

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2

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'

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'

Discontinued Operations, Number of Businesses Reclassified To Discontinued Operations

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'

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1

1

1

'

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	acquisition	acquisition	acquisition
Summarized information related to acquisitions	'	'	'
Number of acquisitions	9	23	28
Net cash paid during the year	$369	$723	$1,308

Acquisitions_Details_1

Acquisitions (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Acquired Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Goodwill	$4,886	$5,530	$5,198
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions	'	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Goodwill	247	333	476
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Life	'11 years 4 months 24 days	'10 years 8 months 12 days	'13 years 1 month 6 days
Premium Recorded	181	284	743
Total intangible assets:	'	'	'
Total premium recorded	428	659	1,224
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions | Trademarks and brands	'	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:	'	'	'
Premium Recorded	0	42	5
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions | Customer lists and relationships	'	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Life	'11 years 2 months 12 days	'12 years 2 months 12 days	'12 years 2 months 12 days
Premium Recorded	100	169	362
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions | Patents and proprietary technology	'	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Life	'9 years 9 months 18 days	'8 years 2 months 12 days	'9 years 7 months 6 days
Premium Recorded	34	38	98
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions | Trademarks and brands	'	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Life	'15 years 6 months	'12 years 9 months 18 days	'17 years 3 months 18 days
Premium Recorded	35	36	245
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions | Noncompete agreements	'	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Life	'3 years 9 months 18 days	'4 years 6 months	'5 years
Premium Recorded	1	29	27
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions | Other	'	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'	'
Weighted- Average Life	'5 years 1 month 6 days	'7 years 2 months 12 days	'1 year 9 months 18 days
Premium Recorded	$11	$12	$11

Acquisitions_Details_Textual

Acquisitions (Details Textual) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expected tax deductible goodwill recorded for acquisitions	$25	$15	$302

Research_and_Development_Expen1

Research and Development Expenses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Research and Development Expenses (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Research and development expenses incurred	$240	$240	$221

Rental_Expense_Details

Rental Expense (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Future minimum lease payments	'	'	'
2014	$116	'	'
2015	87	'	'
2016	61	'	'
2017	43	'	'
2018	29	'	'
2019 and future years	40	'	'
Total	376	'	'
Rental Expense (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rental Expenses	$138	$144	$143

Advertising_Expenses_Details

Advertising Expenses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Advertising Expenses [Abstract]	'	'	'
Advertising Expense	$67	$78	$82

Other_Income_Expense_Details

Other Income (Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Interest income	$50	$38	$38
Gain on acquisition of controlling interest in an equity investment	30	0	0
Income from investments	12	11	17
Gain (loss) on disposal of operations and affiliates	-5	-2	2
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions, net	-5	-10	-3
Equity loss in Wilsonart	-14	-30	0
Other, net	4	4	-1
Total	$72	$11	$53

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. federal income taxes:	'	'	'
Current	$410	$474	$448
Deferred	84	250	-34
Provision for federal income taxes	494	724	414
Foreign income taxes:	'	'	'
Current	153	239	91
Deferred	35	-29	-82
Benefit of net operating loss carryforwards	-13	-30	-4
Provision for foreign income taxes	175	180	5
State income taxes:	'	'	'
Current	64	64	60
Deferred	-16	5	-31
Provision for state income taxes	48	69	29
Provision for income taxes	$717	$973	$448

Income_Taxes_Details_1

Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'
Domestic	$1,444	$2,207	$1,270
Foreign	903	999	953
Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	$2,347	$3,206	$2,223
Reconciliation between the U.S. Federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate	'	'	'
U.S. federal statutory tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal tax benefit	1.80%	0.90%	1.10%
Differences between U.S. federal statutory and foreign tax rates	-3.40%	-2.20%	-2.80%
Nontaxable foreign interest income	-3.50%	-2.80%	-4.20%
Australian court decision	0.00%	0.00%	-7.50%
Tax effect of foreign dividends	2.40%	0.70%	0.50%
Tax relief for U.S. manufacturers	-1.30%	-1.10%	-1.30%
Other, net	-0.40%	-0.20%	-0.60%
Effective tax rate	30.60%	30.30%	20.20%

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Asset	$1,444	$1,785
Liability	-1,218	-1,314
Goodwill and intangible assets	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	312	382
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	-795	-901
Inventory reserves, capitalized tax cost and LIFO inventory	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	58	68
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	-5	-11
Investments	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	32	37
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	-288	-283
Plant and equipment	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	25	14
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	-106	-103
Accrued expenses and reserves	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	76	58
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0	0
Employee benefit accruals	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	296	362
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0	0
Foreign tax credit carryforwards	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	112	31
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0	0
Net operating loss carryforwards	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	694	709
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0	0
Capital loss carryforwards	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	91	37
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0	0
Allowances for uncollectible accounts	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	14	17
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0	0
Pension liabilities	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	0	102
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	-13	0
Deferred intercompany deductions	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	169	321
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	0	0
Other	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	124	122
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	-11	-16
Gross deferred income tax assets (liabilities)	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross	2,003	2,260
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross	-1,218	-1,314
Valuation allowances	'	'
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'	'
Asset	($559)	($475)

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	$2,421
2014	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	2
2015	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	3
2016	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	3
2017	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	10
2018	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	12
2019	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	9
2020	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	76
2021	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	74
2022	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	19
2023	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	15
2024	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	11
2025	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	10
2026	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	7
2027	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	12
2028	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	5
2029	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	6
2030	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	3
2031	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	2
2032	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	8
2033	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	0
Do Not Expire	'
Gross Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]	'
Gross carryforwards related to net operating losses	$2,134

Income_Taxes_Details_4

Income Taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$249	$437	$718
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	26	32	43
Additions for tax positions of prior years	40	62	74
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	-21	-163	-16
Settlements	-27	-125	-377
Foreign currency translation	1	6	-5
Ending balance	$268	$249	$437

Income_Taxes_Details_5

Income Taxes (Details 5)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum | United States – Federal	'
Open tax years for the Company's major jurisdictions	'
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	'2006
Minimum | United Kingdom	'
Open tax years for the Company's major jurisdictions	'
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	'2011
Minimum | Germany	'
Open tax years for the Company's major jurisdictions	'
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	'2006
Minimum | France	'
Open tax years for the Company's major jurisdictions	'
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	'2004
Minimum | Australia	'
Open tax years for the Company's major jurisdictions	'
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	'2009
Maximum | United States – Federal	'
Open tax years for the Company's major jurisdictions	'
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	'2013
Maximum | United Kingdom	'
Open tax years for the Company's major jurisdictions	'
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	'2013
Maximum | Germany	'
Open tax years for the Company's major jurisdictions	'
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	'2013
Maximum | France	'
Open tax years for the Company's major jurisdictions	'
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	'2013
Maximum | Australia	'
Open tax years for the Company's major jurisdictions	'
Open tax years by major tax jurisdiction	'2013

Income_Taxes_Details_Textual

Income Taxes (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries	'	$8,300,000,000	'	$9,000,000,000
Foreign tax credit carryforwards	'	'	'	112,000,000
Tax positions if recognized would impact effective tax rate	'	'	'	268,000,000
Discrete tax charge related to tax treatment of intercompany financing transactions	40,000,000	'	'	'
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from resolution of U.S. tax matter	'	125,000,000	179,000,000	'
Discrete tax charge resulting from resolution of U.S. tax matter	'	35,000,000	'	'
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from Australian tax matter	'	'	197,000,000	'
Discrete non-cash tax benefit resulting from Australian Tax Office matter	'	'	166,000,000	'
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from ongoing audits	'	37,000,000	'	'
Accrual for interest and penalties related to income tax matters	'	$16,000,000	'	$21,000,000

Income_Per_Share_from_Continui2

Income Per Share from Continuing Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income from Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations	$1,630	$2,233	$1,775
Income per share from continuing operations—Basic:	'	'	'
Weighted-average common shares (in shares)	446.2	469.8	491.4
Income per share from continuing operations—Basic	$3.65	$4.75	$3.61
Income per share from continuing operations—Diluted:	'	'	'
Weighted-average common shares (in shares)	446.2	469.8	491.4
Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units (in shares)	3.1	3.4	3.2
Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution (in shares)	449.3	473.2	494.6
Income per share from continuing operations—Diluted	$3.63	$4.72	$3.59
Income Per Share from Continuing Operations (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Antidilutive options outstanding	0.1	0.1	5

Cash_and_Equivalents_Details

Cash and Equivalents (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'	'
Interest-bearing instruments	$2	$1
Maturity period of interest-bearing instruments	'90 days or less	'

Trade_Receivables_Details

Trade Receivables (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in allowances for uncollectible accounts	'	'	'
Beginning balance	($65)	($65)	($70)
Provision charged to expense	-3	-11	-5
Write-offs, net of recoveries	14	14	10
Acquisitions and divestitures	-1	0	-4
Foreign currency translation	1	-1	2
Transfer to assets held for sale	8	0	0
Other	0	-2	2
Ending balance	($46)	($65)	($65)

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventories, Net [Abstract]	'	'
Raw material	$445	$539
Work-in-process	145	152
Finished goods	657	894
Total Inventories	1,247	1,585
Inventories (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'
Percentage of total inventories priced at LIFO	20.00%	21.00%
Increase in total inventories if the FIFO method was used for all inventories	$85	$101

Prepaid_Expenses_and_Other_Cur2

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]	'	'
Income tax refunds receivable	$120	$231
Value-added-tax receivables	68	71
Vendor advances	30	52
Other	148	168
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$366	$522

Plant_and_Equipment_Details

Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Plant and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'
Depreciation included in income from continuing operations	$270	$277	$282
Depreciation included in income from discontinued operations	$29	$46	$54
Equipment leased to others	'	'	'
Range of useful lives used to depreciate plant and equipment	'	'	'
Useful life of equipment leased to others	'Term of Lease	'	'
Minimum | Buildings and improvements	'	'	'
Range of useful lives used to depreciate plant and equipment	'	'	'
Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'5 years	'	'
Minimum | Machinery and equipment	'	'	'
Range of useful lives used to depreciate plant and equipment	'	'	'
Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'3 years	'	'
Maximum | Buildings and improvements	'	'	'
Range of useful lives used to depreciate plant and equipment	'	'	'
Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'50 years	'	'
Maximum | Machinery and equipment	'	'	'
Range of useful lives used to depreciate plant and equipment	'	'	'
Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'12 years	'	'

Net_Plant_and_Equipment_Compon

Net Plant and Equipment Components of Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'
Land	$189	$237
Buildings and improvements	1,235	1,496
Machinery and equipment	3,145	3,761
Equipment leased to others	160	180
Construction in progress	143	157
Gross plant and equipment	4,872	5,831
Accumulated depreciation	-3,163	-3,837
Net plant and equipment	$1,709	$1,994

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill:	'	'	'	'
Impairment	$0	$0	$1,000,000	$0
Intangible Assets:	'	'	'	'
Amortization	'	250,000,000	252,000,000	219,000,000
Impairment	'	2,000,000	1,000,000	0
Amortization and impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	'	$252,000,000	$254,000,000	$219,000,000

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill Before Impairment	'	$0	$146,000,000	'
Goodwill After Impairment	'	0	145,000,000	'
Goodwill, impairment charges	0	0	1,000,000	0
Indefinite-lived intangible assets before Impairment	'	42,000,000	5,000,000	'
Indefinite-lived intangible asset after impairment	'	40,000,000	4,000,000	'
Impairment	'	$2,000,000	$1,000,000	$0

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning	'	$5,530,000,000	$5,198,000,000	'
Acquisitions & divestitures	'	244,000,000	284,000,000	'
Impairment charges	0	0	-1,000,000	0
Foreign currency translation	'	-32,000,000	49,000,000	'
Transfer to assets held for sale	'	-814,000,000	'	'
Balance, ending	'	4,886,000,000	5,530,000,000	5,198,000,000
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	'	240,000,000	'	'
Auto-motive OEM	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning	'	318,000,000	311,000,000	'
Acquisitions & divestitures	'	0	0	'
Impairment charges	'	0	0	'
Foreign currency translation	'	2,000,000	7,000,000	'
Transfer to assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Balance, ending	'	320,000,000	318,000,000	'
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	'	24,000,000	'	'
Test & Measurement and Electronics	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning	'	1,431,000,000	1,188,000,000	'
Acquisitions & divestitures	'	2,000,000	236,000,000	'
Impairment charges	'	0	-1,000,000	'
Foreign currency translation	'	0	8,000,000	'
Transfer to assets held for sale	'	-7,000,000	'	'
Balance, ending	'	1,426,000,000	1,431,000,000	'
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	'	83,000,000	'	'
Food Equip-ment	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning	'	203,000,000	199,000,000	'
Acquisitions & divestitures	'	86,000,000	1,000,000	'
Impairment charges	'	0	0	'
Foreign currency translation	'	5,000,000	3,000,000	'
Transfer to assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Balance, ending	'	294,000,000	203,000,000	'
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	'	60,000,000	'	'
Polymers & Fluids	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning	'	1,043,000,000	1,019,000,000	'
Acquisitions & divestitures	'	9,000,000	23,000,000	'
Impairment charges	'	0	0	'
Foreign currency translation	'	-18,000,000	1,000,000	'
Transfer to assets held for sale	'	-13,000,000	'	'
Balance, ending	'	1,021,000,000	1,043,000,000	'
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	'	15,000,000	'	'
Welding	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning	'	288,000,000	277,000,000	'
Acquisitions & divestitures	'	10,000,000	9,000,000	'
Impairment charges	'	0	0	'
Foreign currency translation	'	-4,000,000	2,000,000	'
Transfer to assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Balance, ending	'	294,000,000	288,000,000	'
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	'	5,000,000	'	'
Construction Products	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning	'	603,000,000	590,000,000	'
Acquisitions & divestitures	'	-2,000,000	6,000,000	'
Impairment charges	'	0	0	'
Foreign currency translation	'	-20,000,000	7,000,000	'
Transfer to assets held for sale	'	-20,000,000	'	'
Balance, ending	'	561,000,000	603,000,000	'
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	'	7,000,000	'	'
Specialty Products	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning	'	909,000,000	870,000,000	'
Acquisitions & divestitures	'	139,000,000	28,000,000	'
Impairment charges	'	'	0	'
Foreign currency translation	'	5,000,000	11,000,000	'
Transfer to assets held for sale	'	-41,000,000	'	'
Balance, ending	'	970,000,000	909,000,000	'
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	'	46,000,000	'	'
Industrial Packaging	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning	'	735,000,000	731,000,000	'
Acquisitions & divestitures	'	0	-6,000,000	'
Impairment charges	'	0	'	'
Foreign currency translation	'	-2,000,000	10,000,000	'
Transfer to assets held for sale	'	-733,000,000	'	'
Balance, ending	'	0	735,000,000	'
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	'	0	'	'
Decorative Surfaces	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning	'	0	13,000,000	'
Acquisitions & divestitures	'	0	-13,000,000	'
Impairment charges	'	0	0	'
Foreign currency translation	'	0	0	'
Transfer to assets held for sale	'	0	'	'
Balance, ending	'	0	0	'
Cumulative goodwill impairment charges, December 31, 2013	'	0	'	'
Discontinued Operations	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges	'	-42,000,000	'	'
Discontinued Operations | Specialty Products	'	'	'	'
Carrying amount of goodwill by segment	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges	'	($42,000,000)	'	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets5

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets, Cost	$3,378	$3,620
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-1,620	-1,606
Amortizable intangible assets, Net	1,758	2,014
Total intangible assets, Cost	3,619	3,864
Total intangible assets, Net	1,999	2,258
Customer lists and relationships	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets, Cost	1,631	1,749
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-691	-661
Amortizable intangible assets, Net	940	1,088
Patents and proprietary technology	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets, Cost	588	593
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-311	-285
Amortizable intangible assets, Net	277	308
Trademarks and brands	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets, Cost	689	747
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-207	-206
Amortizable intangible assets, Net	482	541
Software	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets, Cost	202	206
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-188	-188
Amortizable intangible assets, Net	14	18
Noncompete agreements	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets, Cost	155	204
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-125	-157
Amortizable intangible assets, Net	30	47
Other	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets, Cost	113	121
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-98	-109
Amortizable intangible assets, Net	15	12
Trademarks	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets:	'	'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$241	$244

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets6

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets	'
2014	$238
2015	225
2016	213
2017	194
2018	$173

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets7

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	'	$250,000,000	$252,000,000	$219,000,000
Goodwill, impairment charges	0	0	1,000,000	0
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets	'	2,000,000	2,000,000	0
Discontinued Operations	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangible assets	'	20,000,000	36,000,000	39,000,000
Goodwill, impairment charges	'	42,000,000	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of amortized intangible assets	'	'3 years	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of amortized intangible assets	'	'20 years	'	'
Test & Measurement and Electronics	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, impairment charges	'	0	1,000,000	'
Intangible asset impairment	2,000,000	'	'	'
Food Equip-ment	'	'	'	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, impairment charges	'	0	0	'
Intangible asset impairment	'	'	$1,000,000	'

Other_Assets_Details

Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Summary of Other Assets	'	'
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	$400	$391
Equity investment in Wilsonart	164	174
Prepaid pension assets	134	57
Investments	130	146
Customer tooling	110	107
Other	259	301
Other Assets	$1,197	$1,176

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme2

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations	$1,630	$2,233	$1,775
Income from Discontinued Operations	49	637	296
Net Income	1,679	2,870	2,071
Pension	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'
Service cost	87	100	94
Interest cost	100	107	116
Expected return on plan assets	-157	-157	-157
Amortization of actuarial loss	65	57	39
Amortization of prior service cost	0	1	1
Settlement/curtailment loss	49	14	0
Net periodic benefit cost	144	122	93
Income from continuing operations	131	112	82
Income from Discontinued Operations	13	10	11
Net Income	144	122	93
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'
Service cost	12	13	14
Interest cost	24	27	30
Expected return on plan assets	-22	-20	-21
Amortization of actuarial loss	1	1	0
Amortization of prior service cost	1	3	6
Settlement/curtailment loss	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost	16	24	29
Income from continuing operations	14	22	26
Income from Discontinued Operations	2	2	3
Net Income	$16	$24	$29

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme3

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pension	'	'	'
Change in benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at January 1	$2,655	$2,465	'
Service cost	87	100	94
Interest cost	100	107	116
Plan participants’ contributions	5	6	'
Amendments	0	5	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	-68	204	'
Acquisitions/divestitures	-12	-74	'
Benefits paid	-247	-196	'
Medicare subsidy received	0	0	'
Liabilities from (to) other immaterial plans	10	0	'
Settlement/curtailment (gain) loss	-1	5	'
Foreign currency translation	16	33	'
Benefit obligation at December 31	2,545	2,655	2,465
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Change in benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Benefit obligation at January 1	589	569	'
Service cost	12	13	14
Interest cost	24	27	30
Plan participants’ contributions	15	15	'
Amendments	0	0	'
Actuarial (gain) loss	-77	45	'
Acquisitions/divestitures	0	0	'
Benefits paid	-47	-45	'
Medicare subsidy received	3	3	'
Liabilities from (to) other immaterial plans	0	0	'
Settlement/curtailment (gain) loss	0	-38	'
Foreign currency translation	0	0	'
Benefit obligation at December 31	$519	$589	$569

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme4

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Pension	'	'
Change in plan assets:	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at January 1	$2,288	$2,054
Actual return on plan assets	294	240
Company contributions	136	190
Plan participants’ contributions	5	6
Acquisitions/divestitures	-16	-38
Benefits paid	-247	-196
Assets from immaterial plans	12	0
Foreign currency translation	15	32
Fair value of plan assets at December 31	2,487	2,288
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'
Change in plan assets:	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at January 1	328	297
Actual return on plan assets	66	31
Company contributions	8	30
Plan participants’ contributions	15	15
Acquisitions/divestitures	0	0
Benefits paid	-47	-45
Assets from immaterial plans	0	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Fair value of plan assets at December 31	$370	$328

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme5

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Pension	'	'
Funded status	'	'
Funded status	($58)	($367)
Other immaterial plans	-61	-58
Net liability at December 31	-119	-425
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'
Funded status	'	'
Funded status	-149	-261
Other immaterial plans	-6	-7
Net liability at December 31	($155)	($268)

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme6

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Accrued expenses and liabilities held for sale	($21)	($19)
Pension	'	'
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Net liability at December 31	-119	-425
The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:	'	'
Net actuarial loss	568	892
Prior service cost	6	7
Net Loss, Prior service cost and Net transaction obligation, Total	574	899
Accumulated benefit obligation	2,273	2,358
Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets as of December 31:	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	263	1,928
Accumulated benefit obligation	249	1,741
Fair value of plan assets	91	1,524
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Net liability at December 31	-155	-268
The pre-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:	'	'
Net actuarial loss	-112	10
Prior service cost	0	2
Net Loss, Prior service cost and Net transaction obligation, Total	-112	12
Other assets | Pension	'	'
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Other assets	134	57
Other assets | Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Other assets	0	0
Accrued expenses | Pension	'	'
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Accrued expenses and liabilities held for sale	-16	-12
Accrued expenses | Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Accrued expenses and liabilities held for sale	-5	-7
Liabilities held for sale | Pension	'	'
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Accrued expenses and liabilities held for sale	-24	0
Liabilities held for sale | Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Accrued expenses and liabilities held for sale	-23	0
Other noncurrent liabilities | Pension	'	'
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Other noncurrent liabilities	-213	-470
Other noncurrent liabilities | Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'
The amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31 consist of:	'	'
Other noncurrent liabilities	($127)	($261)

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme7

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Postretirement benefit obligation	'	'	'
Health care cost trend rate assumed for the next year	8.00%	7.35%	8.50%
Ultimate trend rate	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%
Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate	'2020	'2019	'2019
One-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates	'	'	'
1-Percentage-Point Increase - Change in service cost and interest cost	1	'	'
1-Percentage-Point Decrease - Change in service cost and interest cost	-1	'	'
1-Percentage-Point Increase - Change in postretirement benefit obligation	12	'	'
1-Percentage-Point Decrease - Change in postretirement benefit obligation	-14	'	'
Pension	'	'	'
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.32%	3.85%	4.64%
Rate of compensation increases	3.72%	3.86%	3.86%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31:	'	'	'
Discount rate	3.85%	4.64%	5.05%
Expected return on plan assets	7.28%	7.23%	7.39%
Rate of compensation increases	3.86%	3.86%	3.94%
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.95%	4.15%	4.95%
Rate of compensation increases	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31:	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.15%	4.95%	5.45%
Expected return on plan assets	7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Rate of compensation increases	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme8

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details 6) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$2,487	$2,288	$2,054
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	370	328	297
Pension Plan Assets, Total | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	2,487	2,288	'
Pension Plan Assets, Total | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	563	554	'
Pension Plan Assets, Total | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1,776	1,575	'
Pension Plan Assets, Total | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	148	159	'
Cash and equivalents | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	27	26	'
Cash and equivalents | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	27	26	'
Cash and equivalents | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Cash and equivalents | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Cash and equivalents | Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	9	34	'
Cash and equivalents | Other Postretirement Benefits | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	9	34	'
Cash and equivalents | Other Postretirement Benefits | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Cash and equivalents | Other Postretirement Benefits | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Domestic | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	56	'
Domestic | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	56	'
Domestic | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Domestic | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Foreign | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	77	85	'
Foreign | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	77	85	'
Foreign | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Foreign | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Government securities | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	314	245	'
Government securities | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Government securities | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	314	245	'
Government securities | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Corporate debt securities | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	316	263	'
Corporate debt securities | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Corporate debt securities | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	316	263	'
Corporate debt securities | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Mortgage-backed securities | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	10	12	'
Mortgage-backed securities | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Mortgage-backed securities | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	10	12	'
Mortgage-backed securities | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Investment contracts with insurance companies | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	67	75	'
Investment contracts with insurance companies | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Investment contracts with insurance companies | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Investment contracts with insurance companies | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	67	75	'
Mutual funds | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	459	387	'
Mutual funds | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	459	387	'
Mutual funds | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Mutual funds | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Collective trust funds | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1,135	1,055	'
Collective trust funds | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Collective trust funds | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1,135	1,055	'
Collective trust funds | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Partnerships/private equity interests | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	81	84	'
Partnerships/private equity interests | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Partnerships/private equity interests | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Partnerships/private equity interests | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	81	84	'
Other | Pension	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1	'	'
Other | Pension | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	'	'
Other | Pension | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	1	'	'
Other | Pension | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	'	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets, Total | Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	370	328	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets, Total | Other Postretirement Benefits | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	9	34	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets, Total | Other Postretirement Benefits | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets, Total | Other Postretirement Benefits | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	361	294	'
Life insurance policies | Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	361	294	'
Life insurance policies | Other Postretirement Benefits | Level 1	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Life insurance policies | Other Postretirement Benefits | Level 2	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Life insurance policies | Other Postretirement Benefits | Level 3	'	'	'
Defined benefit plan assets for plan benefits	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$361	$294	'

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme9

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details 7) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Level 3 assets measured at fair value for pension and other postretirement benefit plans	'	'
Beginning Balance	$453	$424
Realized gains (losses)	7	'
Unrealized gains (losses)	71	40
Purchases and sales	-22	-6
Transfers	'	-5
Ending Balance	509	453
Corporate debt securities	'	'
Level 3 assets measured at fair value for pension and other postretirement benefit plans	'	'
Beginning Balance	0	4
Realized gains (losses)	0	'
Unrealized gains (losses)	0	0
Purchases and sales	0	0
Transfers	'	-4
Ending Balance	0	0
Investment contracts with insurance companies	'	'
Level 3 assets measured at fair value for pension and other postretirement benefit plans	'	'
Beginning Balance	75	69
Realized gains (losses)	0	'
Unrealized gains (losses)	5	5
Purchases and sales	-13	1
Transfers	'	0
Ending Balance	67	75
Partnerships/ Private Equity Interests	'	'
Level 3 assets measured at fair value for pension and other postretirement benefit plans	'	'
Beginning Balance	84	87
Realized gains (losses)	7	'
Unrealized gains (losses)	-1	4
Purchases and sales	-9	-7
Transfers	'	0
Ending Balance	81	84
Life insurance policies	'	'
Level 3 assets measured at fair value for pension and other postretirement benefit plans	'	'
Beginning Balance	294	263
Realized gains (losses)	0	'
Unrealized gains (losses)	67	31
Purchases and sales	0	0
Transfers	'	0
Ending Balance	361	294
Other	'	'
Level 3 assets measured at fair value for pension and other postretirement benefit plans	'	'
Beginning Balance	0	1
Realized gains (losses)	0	'
Unrealized gains (losses)	0	0
Purchases and sales	0	0
Transfers	'	-1
Ending Balance	$0	$0

Recovered_Sheet1

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details 8) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Pension	'
Portion of the benefit payments are expected to be paid	'
2014	$223
2015	177
2016	165
2017	172
2018	178
Years 2019-2023	912
Other Postretirement Benefits	'
Portion of the benefit payments are expected to be paid	'
2014	38
2015	39
2016	39
2017	40
2018	41
Years 2019-2023	$210

Recovered_Sheet2

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined contribution plan expenses	$72	$78	$74
Maximum maturity period for cash on hand and investments included in Cash and Equivalents	'90 days	'	'
Pension	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension settlement charge related to exit of employees from plan	49	14	0
Expected current year contributions for pension and other postretirement plans	136	'	'
Other Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension settlement charge related to exit of employees from plan	0	0	0
Expected current year contributions for pension and other postretirement plans	7	'	'
Equity securities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target allocation for plan assets in equity securities, minimum	40.00%	'	'
Target allocation for plan assets in equity securities, maximum	60.00%	'	'
Debt securities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target allocation for plan assets in equity securities, minimum	35.00%	'	'
Target allocation for plan assets in equity securities, maximum	50.00%	'	'
Other plan assets	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target allocation for plan assets in equity securities, minimum	0.00%	'	'
Target allocation for plan assets in equity securities, maximum	10.00%	'	'
Decorative Surfaces | Pension	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension settlement charge related to exit of employees from plan	$45	'	'

ShortTerm_Debt_Details

Short-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Short-term Debt	'	'
Commercial paper	$1,652	$408
Bank overdrafts	65	40
Current maturities of long-term debt	1,834	6
Other borrowings	0	5
Total	$3,551	$459

ShortTerm_Debt_Details_Textual

Short-Term Debt (Details Textual) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Jan. 22, 2014

Jun. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2011

Aug. 16, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2007

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Commercial Paper

Commercial Paper

Other Borrowings

Subsequent Event

Line of Credit Terminating June 8, 2017

Line of Credit Terminating June 15, 2012

Line of Credit Terminating June 11, 2013

Line of Credit Terminating June 10, 2016

Line of Credit Terminating August 15, 2018

5.15% Redeemable Notes Due April 1, 2014

Euro Notes

Euro Notes

Euro Notes

Euro Notes

Redeemable Notes

Line of Credit

5.25% Euro Notes Due October 1, 2014

5.15% Redeemable Notes Due April 1, 2014

Short-term Debt [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average interest rate

'

'

0.20%

0.20%

0.60%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Short-term line of credit agreement

'

'

'

'

'

$1,000,000,000

$1,500,000,000

$500,000,000

$1,000,000,000

$1,000,000,000

$1,000,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Short-term line of credit agreement term

'

'

'

'

'

'364 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current maturities of long-term debt

1,834,000,000

6,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000,000

800,000,000

Interest rate, stated percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.15%

5.25%

5.25%

5.25%

5.25%

'

Short-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit agreements amount outstanding

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unused capacity under International debt facilities

$325,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued_Expenses_Details

Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Compensation and employee benefits	$462	$529	'
Deferred revenue and customer deposits	207	243	'
Rebates	127	137	'
Warranties	50	51	'
Current portion of pension and other postretirement benefit obligations	21	19	'
Other	405	413	'
Accrued expenses	1,272	1,392	'
Changes in Accrued Product Warranties	'	'	'
Beginning balance	51	55	64
Charges	-44	-44	-47
Provision charged to expense	43	44	37
Acquisitions and divestitures	2	-4	3
Foreign currency translation	1	0	0
Transfer to liabilities held for sale	-3	0	-2
Ending balance	$50	$51	$55

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2009

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2007

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2009

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2005

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

5.15% notes due April 1, 2014

5.15% notes due April 1, 2014

5.15% notes due April 1, 2014

5.25% Euro notes due October 1, 2014

5.25% Euro notes due October 1, 2014

5.25% Euro notes due October 1, 2014

6.25% notes due April 1, 2019

6.25% notes due April 1, 2019

6.25% notes due April 1, 2019

4.88% notes due thru December 31, 2020

4.88% notes due thru December 31, 2020

4.88% notes due thru December 31, 2020

3.375% notes due September 15, 2021

3.375% notes due September 15, 2021

3.375% notes due September 15, 2021

4.875% notes due September 15, 2041

4.875% notes due September 15, 2041

4.875% notes due September 15, 2041

3.9% notes due September 1, 2042

3.9% notes due September 1, 2042

Other borrowings

Other borrowings

Long-Term Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt including current maturities

$4,627

$4,595

$800

$800

'

$1,031

$989

'

$700

$700

'

$7

$12

'

$349

$349

'

$641

$641

'

$1,090

$1,089

$9

$15

Long-term debt, fair value

4,670

5,105

809

846

'

1,067

1,071

'

834

877

'

8

13

'

350

381

'

649

770

'

944

1,132

9

15

Current maturities

-1,834

-6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt excluding current maturities

$2,793

$4,589

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate, stated percentage

'

'

5.15%

5.15%

5.15%

5.25%

5.25%

5.25%

6.25%

6.25%

6.25%

4.88%

4.88%

4.88%

3.38%

3.38%

3.38%

4.88%

4.88%

4.88%

3.90%

3.90%

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_Details_Textual

Long-Term Debt (Details Textual)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2002

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2005

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2007

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2009

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2009

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

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Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

USD ($)

6.55% preferred debt securities due December 31, 2011

4.88% notes due thru December 31, 2020

4.88% notes due thru December 31, 2020

4.88% notes due thru December 31, 2020

5.25% Euro notes due October 1, 2014

5.25% Euro notes due October 1, 2014

5.25% Euro notes due October 1, 2014

5.15% notes due April 1, 2014

5.15% notes due April 1, 2014

5.15% notes due April 1, 2014

6.25% notes due April 1, 2019

6.25% notes due April 1, 2019

6.25% notes due April 1, 2019

3.375% notes due September 15, 2021

3.375% notes due September 15, 2021

3.375% notes due September 15, 2021

4.875% notes due September 15, 2041

4.875% notes due September 15, 2041

4.875% notes due September 15, 2041

3.9% notes due September 1, 2042

3.9% notes due September 1, 2042

Other borrowings

Standby Letters of Credit Expiring in 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

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Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]

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Face value of notes

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$250,000,000

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$54,000,000

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€ 750,000,000

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$800,000,000

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$700,000,000

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$350,000,000

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$650,000,000

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$1,100,000,000

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Interest rate, stated percentage

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6.55%

4.88%

4.88%

4.88%

5.25%

5.25%

5.25%

5.15%

5.15%

5.15%

6.25%

6.25%

6.25%

3.38%

3.38%

3.38%

4.88%

4.88%

4.88%

3.90%

3.90%

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Percentage of face value of notes issued

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99.85%

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100.00%

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99.87%

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99.92%

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99.98%

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99.55%

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98.54%

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99.04%

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Effective interest rate

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6.70%

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5.30%

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5.20%

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6.30%

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3.40%

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4.90%

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3.96%

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Other borrowings interest rates, minimum

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Other borrowings interest rates, maximum

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17.50%

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Total debt, including guarantees, as percentage of total capitalization limitation in financial covenants

50.00%

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Total debt, including guarantees, as percentage of total capitalization

41.30%

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Open stand-by letters of credit

$184,000,000

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$132,000,000

Expiration of open stand-by letters of credit

'2014

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LongTerm_Debt_Details_2

Long-Term Debt (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt	'	'
2014	$1,834	'
2015	2	'
2016	1	'
2017	0	'
2018	0	'
2019 and future years	2,790	'
Long-term debt including current maturities	$4,627	$4,595

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities_D

Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	'	'
Pension benefit obligation	$213	$470
Postretirement benefit obligation	127	261
Other	583	524
Other Noncurrent Liabilities	$923	$1,255

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Common Stock, Additional Paid in Capital and Common Stock Held in Treasury	'	'	'
Shares issued for stock options, shares	4,500,000	'	'
Common Stock	'	'	'
Summary of Common Stock, Additional Paid in Capital and Common Stock Held in Treasury	'	'	'
Beginning Balance, shares	549,600,000	542,500,000	538,500,000
Beginning Balance, amount	$5	$5	$5
Shares issued for stock options, shares	400,000	6,300,000	3,900,000
Shares issued for stock options, amount	1	'	'
Shares issued for stock compensation and vesting of restricted stock, shares	'	800,000	100,000
Ending Balance, shares	550,000,000	549,600,000	542,500,000
Ending Balance, amount	6	5	5
Authorized Ending Balance	700,000,000	'	'
Additional Paid-in Capital	'	'	'
Summary of Common Stock, Additional Paid in Capital and Common Stock Held in Treasury	'	'	'
Beginning Balance, amount	1,012	686	461
Shares issued for stock options, amount	9	285	151
Shares withheld for Taxes, Value	'	1	'
Shares issued for stock compensation and vesting of restricted stock, amount	-28	-10	2
Stock compensation expense	36	54	56
Noncontrolling interest	-8	-22	'
Tax benefits related to stock options	23	14	13
Tax benefits related to defined contribution plans	2	4	3
Ending Balance, amount	1,046	1,012	686
Common Stock Held in Treasury	'	'	'
Summary of Common Stock, Additional Paid in Capital and Common Stock Held in Treasury	'	'	'
Beginning Balance, shares	94,500,000	58,900,000	40,800,000
Beginning Balance, amount	-4,722	-2,692	-1,741
Shares issued for stock options, shares	4,000,000	'	'
Shares issued for stock options, amount	198	'	'
Shares withheld for taxes, shares	-200,000	-300,000	'
Shares withheld for Taxes, Value	-11	-19	'
Shares issued for stock compensation and vesting of restricted stock, shares	600,000	200,000	'
Shares issued for stock compensation and vesting of restricted stock, amount	28	9	-1
Stock compensation expense	1	'	'
Repurchases of common stock, shares	-29,700,000	-35,500,000	-18,100,000
Repurchases of common stock, amount	-2,170	-2,020	-950
Ending Balance, shares	119,800,000	94,500,000	58,900,000
Ending Balance, amount	($6,676)	($4,722)	($2,692)

Stockholders_Equity_Details_1

Stockholders' Equity (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified					Accumulated Translation Adjustment	Accumulated Translation Adjustment	Accumulated Translation Adjustment	Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment	Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment	Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$384	$293	$224	$427	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments during the period	'	'	'	'	-200	146	-135	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified to income	'	'	'	'	7	-52	-6	'	'	'
Total adjustments	'	'	'	'	-193	94	-141	284	-25	-62
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments during the period	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	327	-159	-147
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments reclassified to income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	122	121	48
Income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-165	13	37
Ending balance	$384	$293	$224	$427	'	'	'	'	'	'

Stockholders_Equity_Details_Te

Stockholders' Equity (Details Textual) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 20, 2007

Dec. 31, 2011

6-May-11

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Aug. 02, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Pension

Other Postretirement Benefits

2007 Program

2007 Program

2011 Program

2011 Program

2011 Program

2011 Program

Two Thousand Thirteen Program

Two Thousand Thirteen Program

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment

Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment

Shareholders Equity (Textual) [Abstract]

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Preferred stock, shares authorized

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300,000

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Common stock, par value

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Stock repurchase program, authorized amount

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$3,000,000,000

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$4,000,000,000

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$6,000,000,000

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Shares repurchased

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16,300,000

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26,400,000

35,500,000

1,800,000

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3,300,000

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Shares repurchased average price

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$53.51

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$71.89

$56.93

$43.20

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$81.62

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Authorized repurchases remaining under the repurchase program

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5,700,000,000

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Cash dividend declared per share

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$1.60

$1.48

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Cash dividend paid per share

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$1.18

$1.84

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Accelerated cash dividends per share

$0.38

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Foreign exchange translation adjustment related to deduction of foreign exchange losses on intercompany loan

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55,000,000

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Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments reclassified to income

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-122,000,000

-121,000,000

-48,000,000

6,000,000

11,000,000

Cumulative translation adjustment income included in accumulated comprehensive income

867,000,000

674,000,000

867,000,000

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Unrecognized pension and other postretirement benefits costs included in accumulated comprehensive income

574,000,000

290,000,000

574,000,000

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Estimated unrecognized benefit cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in 2012

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$5,000,000

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StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of stock-based compensation expense	'	'	'
Pre-tax compensation expense	$30	$50	$51
Tax benefit	-10	-18	-16
Total stock-based compensation recorded as expense, net of tax	$20	$32	$35

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of activity related to non-vested restricted stock units	'
Number of Shares, Unvested, January 1, 2013	1.6
Number of Shares, Granted	0.5
Number of Shares, Vested	-0.6
Number of Shares, Canceled	-0.1
Number of Shares, Unvested, December 31, 2013	1.4
Weighted average grant date fair value related to non-vested restricted stock units	'
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, January 1, 2013	$47.36
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$59.03
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$40.19
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Cancelled	$50.51
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value, Unvested, December 31, 2013	$54.02

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Option Activity [Roll Forward]	'
Number of Shares, Under Option, January 1, 2013	12.8
Number of Shares, Granted	1.3
Number of Shares, Exercised	-4.5
Number of Shares, Cancelled or Expired	-0.2
Number of Shares, Under Option, December 31, 2013	9.4
Options Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Under Option, January 1, 2013	$48.50
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted	$63.86
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	$45.70
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Cancelled or Expired	$50.94
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Under Option, December 31, 2013	$51.95
Number of Shares, Exercisable, December 31, 2013	6.3
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercisable, December 31, 2013	$48.98
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Under Option, December 31, 2013	'6 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable, December 31, 2013	'5 years
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Under Option, December 31, 2013	$300
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable, December 31, 2013	$222

StockBased_Compensation_Detail3

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 3)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Risk-Free Interest Rate, Stock-Based Compensation	'0.2-2.9%	'0.2-2.1%	'0.3-3.8%
Expected Years Until Exercise, Stock-Based Compensation	'6.6-7.6	'7.6-7.8	'7.6-7.9
Summary of assumptions used in option models	'	'	'
Risk-free interest rate, minimum	0.20%	0.20%	0.30%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum	2.90%	2.10%	3.80%
Weighted-average volatility	21.10%	25.00%	25.00%
Dividend yield	2.72%	2.61%	2.80%
Minimum	'	'	'
Summary of assumptions used in option models	'	'	'
Expected years until exercise	'6 years 7 months 6 days	'7 years 7 months 6 days	'7 years 7 months 6 days
Maximum	'	'	'
Summary of assumptions used in option models	'	'	'
Expected years until exercise	'7 years 7 months 6 days	'7 years 9 months 18 days	'7 years 10 months 24 days

StockBased_Compensation_Detail4

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$30	$50	$51
Shares reserved for issuance under ITW's 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan	38,000,000	'	'
Number of shares for each vested RSU or PRSU award	1	'	'
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted	$10.06	$11.48	$12.34
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised	108	84	63
Cash receipts from exercise of options	206	285	151
Total fair value of vested stock option awards	16	48	33
Total fair value of vested restricted stock unit awards	23	31	1
Stock Options	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award expiration period	'10 years	'	'
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock awards	17	'	'
Weighted-average period (years) to recognize total unrecognized compensation cost	'2 years 6 months	'	'
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock awards	21	'	'
Weighted-average period (years) to recognize total unrecognized compensation cost	'1 year 9 months 18 days	'	'
Periodic Vesting | Stock Options	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award vesting period	'4 years	'	'
Cliff Vesting | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award vesting period	'3 years	'	'
Cliff Vesting | Performance Shares	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Award vesting period	'3 years	'	'
Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$6	$4	$5

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	$14,135	$14,791	$14,515
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	2,514	2,475	2,361
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	613	613	594
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	368	382	353
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	19,966	19,309	'
Industrial Packaging	'	'	'
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	0	1,786	'
Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	91	82	93
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	31	43	32
Operating Segments	'	'	'
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	2,641	2,458	2,366
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	522	514	481
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	337	321	299
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	12,131	12,171	'
Operating Segments | Auto-motive OEM	'	'	'
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	2,396	2,171	2,092
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	490	421	386
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	80	70	69
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	119	112	96
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	1,571	1,526	'
Operating Segments | Test & Measurement and Electronics	'	'	'
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	2,176	2,299	2,011
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	321	342	300
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	119	122	100
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	39	36	31
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	2,772	2,851	'
Operating Segments | Food Equip-ment	'	'	'
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	2,047	1,939	1,985
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	385	332	311
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	50	47	50
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	37	34	36
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	1,184	979	'
Operating Segments | Polymers & Fluids	'	'	'
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	1,993	2,063	2,059
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	335	327	328
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	103	102	94
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	28	29	28
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	2,420	2,540	'
Operating Segments | Welding	'	'	'
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	1,837	1,847	1,724
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	464	470	440
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	37	34	31
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	35	38	26
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	936	914	'
Operating Segments | Construction Products	'	'	'
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	1,717	1,724	1,752
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	238	201	218
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	49	57	57
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	32	29	36
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	1,309	1,463	'
Operating Segments | Specialty Products	'	'	'
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	2,007	1,871	1,856
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	408	365	383
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	84	82	80
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	47	43	46
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	1,939	1,898	'
Intersegment Revenues | Intersegment revenues	'	'	'
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	-38	-44	-48
Operating Segments, Including Intersegment Revenues	'	'	'
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	14,135	13,870	13,431
Decorative Surfaces	'	'	'
Operating revenues:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	0	921	1,084
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	0	143	154
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	0	17	20
Plant and equipment additions:	'	'	'
Plant and equipment additions	0	18	22
Segment Reconciling Items	'	'	'
Operating income:	'	'	'
Operating Income	-127	-126	-159
Segment Reconciling Items | Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	1,836	0	'
Corporate	'	'	'
Identifiable assets:	'	'	'
Identifiable assets	$5,999	$5,352	'

Segment_Information_Details_1

Segment Information (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Revenues by Geographic Region:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	$14,135	$14,791	$14,515
United States	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Geographic Region:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	6,030	6,339	5,988
Europe	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Geographic Region:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	3,902	4,110	4,391
Asia	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Geographic Region:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	1,673	1,783	1,695
Other North America	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Geographic Region:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	973	1,014	967
Australia/New Zealand	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Geographic Region:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	694	709	719
Other	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Geographic Region:	'	'	'
Operating Revenues by Operating Segment	$863	$836	$755

Segment_Information_Details_Te

Segment Information (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Feb. 06, 2014
	Segment			Wilsonart International Holdings LLC	Wilsonart International Holdings LLC	Industrial Packaging
	division					Subsequent Event
	Country
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of Consolidated Revenues Not Exceeded by any Single Customer	5.00%	5.00%	5.00%	'	'	'
Number of operating segments	28	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Company Divisions	90	'	'	'	'	'
Number of countries with company operations	56	'	'	'	'	'
Number of external reportable segments	7	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage in Wilsonart	'	'	'	49.00%	49.00%	'
Expected proceeds from sale of business	'	'	'	'	'	$3.20
Total noncurrent assets excluding deferred tax assets and financial instruments	$9.80	$11	'	'	'	'
Percentage attributed to U.S. Operations	50.00%	53.00%	'	'	'	'