Dow Chemical 8-K Dow Reports Third Quarter Results

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2009 THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	1-3433 (Commission file number)	38-1285128 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2030 DOW CENTER, MIDLAND, MICHIGAN  48674
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  989-636-1000
Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 22, 2009, The Dow Chemical Company issued a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference, announcing results for the third quarter of 2009.

The information contained in this report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18. Furthermore, the information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1  Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on October 22, 2009, announcing results for the third quarter of 2009.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Registrant

Date: October 22, 2009

/s/  WILLIAM H. WEIDEMAN

William H. Weideman

Vice President and Controller

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release issued by The Dow Chemical Company on October 22, 2009, announcing results for the third quarter of 2009.