| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2417402 - Disclosure - Other Accrued Liabilities (Schedule of Other Accrued Liabilities) (Details) (http://www.dupont.com/role/OtherAccruedLiabilitiesScheduleOfOtherAccruedLiabilitiesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000030554 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2013-12-31 | 2012-12-31 | |
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | ||
Compensation and other employee-related costs | 1,045,000,000 | 1,092,000,000 |
Deferred revenue | 2,839,000,000 | 2,706,000,000 |
Employee benefits (Note 18) | 335,000,000 | 367,000,000 |
Discounts and rebates | 328,000,000 | 318,000,000 |
Derivative instruments | 105,000,000 | 131,000,000 |
Miscellaneous | 1,567,000,000 | 1,383,000,000 |
Total other accrued liabilities | 6,219,000,000 | 5,997,000,000 |