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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTATINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS OF THE CLOROX COMPANY FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1999, AS
PRESENTED IN THE CLOROX COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q FILED FOR SUCH PERIOD, AND IS
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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