Exhibit 23


                       Consent of Independent Accountants




We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-67175) 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