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<LEGEND>
This restated financial data schedule contains summary financial information
extracted from the financial statements of McWhorter Technologies, Inc. for the
quarter ended April 30, 1997, as set forth in its Form 10-Q for such quarter and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. 
Restatement reflected herein is the result of adoption of a new Accounting
Policy SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share."
</LEGEND>
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