Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Subsequent Events (Details)

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Subsequent Events (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2010
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2011
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2010
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2011
Advanced Materials
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2010
Advanced Materials
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2011
Advanced Materials
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2010
Advanced Materials
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2011
Advanced Materials
Stereolithography And Digitalis Businesses
Business Divestiture
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2010
Stereolithography Business
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2011
Redemption of Notes
6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2011
Redemption of Notes
6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
EUR (€)
Sep. 30, 2010
6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2010
6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
EUR (€)
Mar. 31, 2010
6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2010
6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
EUR (€)
Sep. 30, 2011
6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2011
6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
EUR (€)
Sep. 27, 2010
6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
Mar. 17, 2010
6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013
Sale of businesses                                        
Cash proceeds from sale of businesses                 $ 41                      
Revenues 2,976 2,401 8,589 6,838 349 318 1,059 929   7                    
Redemption of Senior Subordinated Notes                                        
Principal Amount of Notes Redeemed                     93 68 177 132 253 184 19 14    
Amount Paid (Excluding Accrued Interest)                     $ 94 € 69 $ 183 € 137 $ 259 € 189 $ 19 € 14    
Interest rate on long term debt (as a percent)                     6.875% 6.875%         6.875% 6.875% 6.875% 6.875%