Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Income	$ 4,816	$ 1,100	$ 2,784
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments	13	69	(33)
Translation adjustments	148	256	(295)
Adjustments to pension and other postretirement benefit plans	2,535	(1,861)	(1,263)
Net gains (losses) on cash flow hedging derivative instruments	(7)	16	(6)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	2,689	(1,520)	(1,597)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	7,505	(420)	1,187
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	29	(82)	42
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to The Dow Chemical Company	$ 7,476	$ (338)	$ 1,145