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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): November 12, 1998
Health-Chem Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-6787 13-2682801
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1212 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 398-0700
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
On November 12, 1998, the Registrant engaged Richard A. Eisner &
Company, LLP, to act as the Registrant's independent certified
public accountants. Richard A. Eisner & Company, LLP replaces
PricewaterhouseCoopers who resigned on November 3, 1998.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HEALTH-CHEM CORPORATION
Date: November 12, 1998 By: /s/Robert D. Speiser
Robert D. Speiser
Executive Vice President
