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| **Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]** |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Fair value of derivatives recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets   | The fair values of all derivatives are recorded as assets or liabilities on a gross basis in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. At April 30, 2012 and October 31, 2011, the fair values of our derivatives and their respective balance sheet locations are presented in the following tables:  As of April 30, 2012 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives(in millions)Location inConsolidated Balance Sheets Fair Value Location inConsolidated Balance Sheets Fair ValueForeign currency contractsOther current assets $— Other current liabilities $1Cross currency swapsOther current assets — Other current liabilities —Commodity contractsOther current assets 1 Other current liabilities 3Total fair value  $1   $4         As of October 31, 2011 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives(in millions)Location inConsolidated Balance Sheets Fair Value Location inConsolidated Balance Sheets Fair ValueForeign currency contractsOther current assets $3 Other current liabilities $—Cross currency swapsOther current assets — Other current liabilities 4Commodity contractsOther current assets 1 Other current liabilities 6Total fair value  $4   $10 |
| Location and amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives  | The location and amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives are as follows: Location in Consolidated                   Statements of Operations Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized Three Months Ended April 30, 2012 Three Months Ended April 30, 2011(in millions)     Cross currency swapsOther expense (income), net $— $—Foreign currency contractsOther expense (income), net 1 2Commodity forward contractsCosts of products sold — 5Total gain  $1 $7 Location in Consolidated                        Statements of Operations Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized Six Months Ended    April 30, 2012 Six Months Ended   April 30, 2011(in millions)     Cross currency swapsOther expense (income), net $1 $—Foreign currency contractsOther expense (income), net (3) 1Commodity forward contractsCosts of products sold (1) 22Total gain (loss)  $(3) $23                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |

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Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example,  (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges.
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Tabular disclosure of the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments (and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments) reported in the statement of financial position.
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