Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Net Income	$ 2,443	$ 740	$ 3,103	$ 1,260
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments	(36)	(25)	(31)	32
Translation adjustments	83	(456)	(269)	(174)
Adjustments to pension and other postretirement benefit plans	142	97	283	182
Net gains (losses) on cash flow hedging derivative instruments	(21)	3	7	(11)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	168	(381)	(10)	29
Comprehensive Income	2,611	359	3,093	1,289
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	(6)	6	9	29
Comprehensive Income Attributable to The Dow Chemical Company	$ 2,617	$ 353	$ 3,084	$ 1,260