Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net Income	$ 1,066	$ 660
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
Net change in unrealized gains on investments	(11)	5
Translation adjustments	(71)	(352)
Adjustments to pension and other postretirement benefit plans	81	141
Net gains on cash flow hedging derivative instruments	4	28
Other comprehensive income (loss)	3	(178)
Comprehensive Income	1,069	482
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	20	15
Comprehensive Income Attributable to The Dow Chemical Company	$ 1,049	$ 467