Exhibit 23


                       Consent of Independent Accountants




We  hereby  consent  to  the  incorporation  by  reference in  the  Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No.  33-50369) of Crown Cork & Seal Company,  Inc. of our
report dated June 22, 2000 appearing on page 6 of this Form 11-K.






PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 28, 2000