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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM FMC
CORPORATION FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-2000
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<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-2000
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<TOTAL-ASSETS> 3,929
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 1,521
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0
0
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 1,926
<CGS> 1,388
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<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
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<INCOME-PRETAX> 83<F1>
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<FN>
<F1>Pretax income is net of one-time charges of $(56.6) and minority interests
of $1.5. Minority interests consist primarily of partner's share of partnership
profits.
</FN>
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