STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive income (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Jan. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]    
Unrealized gains and (losses) on derivatives reclassified to cost of products $ 4 $ (1)
Unrealized gains and (losses) on derivatives reclassified to cost of products, before tax 4 (1)
Reclassification of (gains) and losses into earnings related to derivative instruments, tax (1) 1
Unrealized gains and (losses) on derivatives reclassified to cost of products, net of tax 3 0
Actuarial net loss (9) (17)
Prior service benefit 4 12
Actuarial net loss and prior service benefit reclassified, before tax (5) (5)
Tax on actuarial net loss and prior service benefit reclassified 0 0
Actuarial net loss and prior service benefit reclassified, net of tax (5) (5)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax $ (2) $ (5)