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DIVESTITURES (Divestiture of Polypropylene Licensing and Catalysts Business) (Details) (Polypropylene Licensing and Catalyst Busines [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 02, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses $ 490us-gaap_ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses          
Performance Plastics [Member]            
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]            
Net value divested           39dow_NetValueDivested
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Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal 451us-gaap_DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposal
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Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Gain (Loss) On Disposal After Tax $ 356dow_DisposalGroupNotDiscontinuedOperationGainLossOnDisposalAfterTax
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