Registration of securities issued in business combination transactions

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Details)

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2011
EMA Acquisition
Sep. 30, 2011
EMA Acquisition
Sep. 30, 2011
EMA Acquisition
Dec. 31, 2011
EMA Acquisition
Dec. 31, 2010
EMA Acquisition
Dec. 30, 2011
EMA Acquisition
Nov. 30, 2011
Stereolithography resin and Digitalis machine manufacturing businesses
Dec. 31, 2011
Stereolithography resin and Digitalis machine manufacturing businesses
Dec. 31, 2010
Stereolithography resin and Digitalis machine manufacturing businesses
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND DISPOSITIONS                            
Cash paid for business acquisition, net of cash acquired $ 18 $ 23       $ 11                
Excess of acquisition cost over historical carrying values                     7      
Net sales related to the business acquired             7 19 23 17        
Net loss associated with the business acquired           3     3          
Cash received from 3D Systems Corporation                       41    
Revenues                           7
Gain on sale included in other income (2) 5 38 (8) 2               34  
Goodwill derecognized due to sale of business                       $ 2