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EXHIBIT 23.1
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-58275 of Pioneer Companies, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated June 28,
2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the Pioneer Companies
Savings Plan for Salaried Employees, the Pioneer Companies Savings Plan for
Henderson Bargaining Unit Employees, the Pioneer Companies Savings Plan for
Tacoma Bargaining Unit Employees, the Kemwater North America Savings Plan and
the All Pure Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 1999.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Houston, Texas
June 28, 2000
