SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Supplementary Information [Abstract]

Sundry Income, Net [Table Text Block]

Sundry Income (Expense) - Net
In millions	2015			2014			2013
Dow administrative and overhead fees (1)	$	(30	)	$	(26	)	$	(25	)
Net commission expense - related company (1)	(22		)	(21		)	(17		)
Net gain on ownership transfer of property	23			—			—
Net gain on sale of patents (2)	10			—			—
Net gain (loss) on sales of property	(3		)	4			—
Net gain on sale of railcar fleet (1)	—			66			—
Dividend income - related companies (1)	—			12			16
Reclassification of cumulative translation adjustment	—			(16		)	—
Net gain on sale of Dow's Polypropylene Licensing and Catalysts business (2)	—			4			368
Impairment of investment in related company (1)	—			—			(25		)
Foreign exchange loss	(2		)	—			(2		)
Other - net	(6		)	(9		)	(7		)
Total sundry income (expense) - net	$	(30	)	$	14		$	308

(1) See Note 17 for additional information.

(2) See Note 4 for additional information.

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information [Table Text Block]

Supplementary Cash Flow Information
In millions	2015			2014		2013
Cash payments for interest	$	39		$	37	$	37
Cash payments (refunds) for income taxes	$	(125	)	$	555	$	322