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
 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 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 $ 34   $ 11            
Net sales related to the business acquired         23 17        
Net loss associated with the business acquired         3          
Cash received from 3D Systems Corporation               41    
Revenues                   7
Gain on sale included in other income   38 (8)           34  
Goodwill derecognized due to sale of business               2    
Goodwill recorded in conjunction with acquisition             $ 9