Oct 23 (Reuters) - Chemicals company Dow Inc ( DOW )

posted a smaller-than-expected adjusted quarterly loss in the

third-quarter on Thursday, amid a prolonged industry downturn

and weak demand for its products.

The Michigan-based company reported an adjusted loss of 19

cents per share for the quarter ended September 30, compared

with analysts' average estimate of a loss of 29 cents per share,

according to data compiled by LSEG.