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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock.

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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury.

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SEPARATION FROM DOWDUPONT Separation from DowDuPont (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share		$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares, Issued		753,534,116		751,228,644
Settlements and transfers related to separation from DowDuPont Inc.		$ 0	$ 36
Dow Inc. [Member]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	748,800,000
Proceeds from Contributions from Parent	$ 2,024
DowDuPont [Member]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01
The Dow Chemical Company [Domain]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share		$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares, Issued		100		100
Settlements and transfers related to separation from DowDuPont Inc.		$ 0	(36)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Settlements and transfers related to separation from DowDuPont Inc.		0	35	$ 14,806
Retained Earnings [Member] \| The Dow Chemical Company [Domain]
Settlements and transfers related to separation from DowDuPont Inc.		$ 0	$ 35	$ 16,009