Items 5.02 (b) and (c). Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 3, 2009, The Dow Chemical Company (the "Company") announced that Geoffery E. Merszei, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will move from the position of Chief Financial Officer to a new role as President of Dow Europe, Middle East and Africa, while also serving as Chairman of Dow Europe, and Executive Vice President of The Dow Chemical Company.

William H. Weideman, Vice President and Controller, has assumed the role of interim Chief Financial Officer as of November 3, 2009 while the Company conducts a global search for a replacement for Merszei.

On November 4, 2009, the Company announced that Ron Edmonds, Vice President and Assistant Controller, has been named Vice President and Controller for The Dow Chemical Company, replacing Weideman.

Copies of the Company's press releases issued November 3, 2009 and November 4, 2009 are included as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release of The Dow Chemical Company, dated as of November 3, 2009.

99.2 Press Release of The Dow Chemical Company, dated as of November 4, 2009.

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