Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (variable interest entities restricted - 2012: $197; 2011: $170)	$ 3,885	$ 5,444
Marketable securities and interest-bearing deposits	0	2
Accounts and notes receivable:
Trade (net of allowance for doubtful receivables - 2012: $139; 2011: $121)	5,169	4,900
Other	4,797	4,726
Inventories	8,630	7,577
Deferred income tax assets - current	666	471
Other current assets	318	302
Total current assets	23,465	23,422
Investments
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates	3,374	3,405
Other investments (investments carried at fair value - 2012: $2,068; 2011: $2,008)	2,559	2,508
Noncurrent receivables	1,238	1,144
Total investments	7,171	7,057
Property
Property	53,417	52,216
Less accumulated depreciation	35,860	34,917
Net property (variable interest entities restricted - 2012: $2,452; 2011: $2,169)	17,557	17,299
Other Assets
Goodwill	12,933	12,930
Other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization - 2012: $2,684; 2011: $2,349)	4,849	5,061
Deferred income tax assets - noncurrent	2,407	2,559
Asbestos-related insurance receivables - noncurrent	156	172
Deferred charges and other assets	830	724
Total other assets	21,175	21,446
Total Assets	69,368	69,224
Current Liabilities
Notes payable	439	541
Long-term debt due within one year	1,747	2,749
Accounts payable:
Trade	4,627	4,778
Other	2,338	2,216
Income taxes payable	404	382
Deferred income tax liabilities current	97	129
Dividends payable	463	376
Accrued and other current liabilities	2,680	2,463
Total current liabilities	12,795	13,634
Long-Term Debt (variable interest entities nonrecourse - 2012: $1,409; 2011: $1,138)	18,216	18,310
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income tax liabilities - noncurrent	1,021	1,091
Pension and other postretirement benefits - noncurrent	8,590	9,034
Asbestos-related liabilities - noncurrent	549	608
Other noncurrent obligations	3,089	3,109
Total other noncurrent liabilities	13,249	13,842
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	147	147
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, series A	4,000	4,000
Common stock	2,998	2,961
Additional paid-in capital	3,112	2,663
Retained earnings	19,591	19,087
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,481)	(5,996)
Unearned ESOP shares	(390)	(434)
The Dow Chemical Company's stockholders' equity	23,830	22,281
Noncontrolling interests	1,131	1,010
Total equity	24,961	23,291
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 69,368	$ 69,224