| **RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED COSTS (Restructuring and Related Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions** | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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| **Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]**                                                         |           |           |
| Total, net                                                                                              | $ 21           | $ 44           |
| Costs of products sold                                                                                  |           |           |
| **Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]**                                                         |           |           |
| Total, net                                                                                              | 0              | (1)            |
| Selling and administrative expenses                                                                     |           |           |
| **Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]**                                                         |           |           |
| Total, net                                                                                              | 6              | 11             |
| Other (income) expense, net                                                                             |           |           |
| **Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]**                                                         |           |           |
| Total, net                                                                                              | $ 15           | $ 34           |

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| - Definition
Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost.
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