Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net Income	$ 7,783	$ 3,839	$ 4,816
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Net change in unrealized gains on investments	(94)	(19)	13
Translation adjustments	(986)	(1,227)	148
Adjustments to pension and other postretirement benefit plans	552	(1,861)	2,535
Net losses on cash flow hedging derivative instruments	(122)	(83)	(7)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(650)	(3,190)	2,689
Comprehensive Income	7,133	649	7,505
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax	65	35	29
Comprehensive Income Attributable to The Dow Chemical Company	$ 7,068	$ 614	$ 7,476