RESTRUCTURING AND ASSET RELATED CHARGES - NET RESTRUCTURING AND ASSET RELATED CHARGES - NET (Other) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and asset related charges - net	$ 147	$ 48	$ 368	$ 175
The Dow Chemical Company [Domain]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and asset related charges - net	$ 147	$ 48	$ 368	$ 175

Amount of restructuring charges, remediation cost, and asset impairment loss.

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-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.3)
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