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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in settlement of litigation and insurance claims. Excludes claims within an insurance entity's normal claims settlement process.

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Carrying amount of estimated litigation liability for known or estimated probable loss from litigation, which may include attorneys' fees and other litigation costs, which is expected to be paid after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount awarded from other party in judgment or settlement of litigation.

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Present value of the estimated aggregate accrual for damages arising from third-party use of the entity's product(s) or process(es) as of the balance sheet date (if the accrual qualifies for discounting).

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Cash received for the settlement of litigation during the current period.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Dow v Nova) $ in Millions, $ in Millions					3 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jul. 06, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2017 CAD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 CAD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 CAD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to litigation settlement												$ 544	$ 205
Breast Implant and Other Products Liability Claims \| Dow Silicones Corporation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Product liability					$ 160		$ 165					160	165
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities [Member] \| Breast Implant and Other Products Liability Claims \| Dow Silicones Corporation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Product liability					46		20					46	20
Other Noncurrent Obligations \| Breast Implant and Other Products Liability Claims \| Dow Silicones Corporation
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Product liability					114		145					114	145
Packaging & Specialty Plastics [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to litigation settlement												544	170
Dow V. Nova Chemicals Corporation Patent Infringement Matter
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement amount			$ 495	$ 645
Proceeds from settlements		$ 501
Dow V. Nova Chemicals Corporation Patent Infringement Matter \| Accrued and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated liability					341		0					341	0
Dow V. Nova Chemicals Corporation Patent Infringement Matter \| Other Noncurrent Obligations
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated liability					0		341					0	341
Dow V. Nova Chemicals Corporation Patent Infringement Matter \| Packaging & Specialty Plastics [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to litigation settlement											$ 160
Dow V. Nova Chemicals Corporation Ethylene Asset Matter [Member] [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement amount	$ 259								$ 1,080	$ 1,430
Proceeds from settlements							800	$ 1,080
Gain (loss) related to litigation settlement					552	$ 18			186
Estimated liability					323		$ 893					$ 323	$ 893
Litigation settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party - Withholding Tax								$ 347
Dow V. Nova Chemicals Corporation Ethylene Asset Matter [Member] [Member] \| Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to litigation settlement					538	12			16
Dow V. Nova Chemicals Corporation Ethylene Asset Matter [Member] [Member] \| Sundry Income (Expense), Net
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Gain (loss) related to litigation settlement					$ 14	$ 6			$ 170