Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026 USD ($) site	Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of Superfund sites designated potentially responsible party at \| site	14
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies, net of related receivables	$ 45	$ 49
Asset retirement obligation, net of recoveries	$ 48	$ 51

The carrying amount of a liability for an asset retirement obligation, net of probable expected recoveries. An asset retirement obligation is a legal obligation associated with the disposal or retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction or development, or the normal operations of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees.

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