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<LEGEND>
<PRAXAIR, INC. EXHIBIT 27 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE AS OF JUNE 30, 2000>
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-2000
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<PP&E> 8816
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<BONDS> 2883
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<CGS> 1483 <F1>
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<OTHER-EXPENSES> 236 <F1>
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
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<INCOME-PRETAX> 323
<INCOME-TAX> 74
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 236
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<EPS-BASIC> 1.49
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<FN>
<F1>Cost of goods sold and total costs are exclusive of depreciation and
amortization which is shown on the other expense line in the Financial Data
Schedule.
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