Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (variable interest entities restricted - 2013: $158; 2012: $146)	$ 4,883	$ 4,318
Accounts and notes receivable:
Trade (net of allowance for doubtful receivables - 2013: $128; 2012: $121)	5,619	5,074
Other	4,859	4,605
Inventories	8,836	8,476
Deferred income tax assets - current	735	877
Other current assets	395	334
Total current assets	25,327	23,684
Investments
Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates	4,012	4,121
Other investments (investments carried at fair value - 2013: $1,938; 2012: $2,061)	2,424	2,565
Noncurrent receivables	278	313
Total investments	6,714	6,999
Property
Property	54,366	54,366
Less accumulated depreciation	37,164	36,846
Net property (variable interest entities restricted - 2013: $2,577; 2012: $2,554)	17,202	17,520
Other Assets
Goodwill	12,721	12,739
Other intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization - 2013: $3,013; 2012: $2,785)	4,454	4,711
Deferred income tax assets - noncurrent	3,050	3,333
Asbestos-related insurance receivables - noncurrent	163	155
Deferred charges and other assets	511	464
Total other assets	20,899	21,402
Total Assets	70,142	69,605
Current Liabilities
Notes payable	505	396
Long-term debt due within one year	846	672
Accounts payable:
Trade	4,812	5,010
Other	2,323	2,327
Income taxes payable	903	251
Deferred income tax liabilities - current	89	95
Dividends payable	465	86
Accrued and other current liabilities	2,670	2,656
Total current liabilities	12,613	11,493
Long-Term Debt (variable interest entities nonrecourse - 2013: $1,423; 2012: $1,406)	17,475	19,919
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Deferred income tax liabilities - noncurrent	795	837
Pension and other postretirement benefits - noncurrent	11,131	11,459
Asbestos-related liabilities - noncurrent	497	530
Other noncurrent obligations	3,284	3,353
Total other noncurrent liabilities	15,707	16,179
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	147	147
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, series A	4,000	4,000
Common stock	3,031	3,008
Additional paid-in capital	3,537	3,281
Retained earnings	20,620	18,495
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,526)	(7,516)
Unearned ESOP shares	(371)	(391)
Treasury stock at cost	80	0
The Dow Chemical Company’s stockholders’ equity	23,211	20,877
Noncontrolling interests	989	990
Total equity	24,200	21,867
Total Liabilities and Equity	$ 70,142	$ 69,605