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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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Sep. 30, 2014
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Sep. 30, 2013
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| Net earnings (loss) | $ 252 | $ 172 | $ 705 | $ 447 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Foreign currency translation | (124) | 42 | (141) | 37 |
| Gain (loss) from cash flow hedges | (5) | 1 | (11) | 4 |
| Pension and postretirement benefits | (8) | 0 | (34) | 0 |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (137) | 44 | (186) | 42 |
| Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 115 | 216 | 519 | 489 |
| Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Celanese Corporation | $ 116 | $ 216 | $ 522 | $ 489 |