| **Venezuelan Currency Devaluation - (Details) $ in Millions** | 9 Months Ended |
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| **Foreign Currency [Abstract]**                               |           |
| SIMADI Exchange Rate                                          | 192            |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Loss, before Tax                 | $ 5            |

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SIMADI Exchange Rate - Venezuela rate
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| - Definition
Amount before tax of foreign currency transaction realized and unrealized loss recognized in the income statement.
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