Exhibit 23


                       Consent of Independent Accountants




We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Registration
Statement  on Form S-8 (No. 33-39529) 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