<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND> This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from FMC
Corporation Form 10-Q for the Quarter ended June 30, 1999 and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000,000

                             
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<PERIOD-END>                              JUN-30-1999
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<FN>
<F1> Income from continuing operations before accounting change is net of
     minority interests of 2 for June 30, 1999. Minority interests are primarily
     limited partners' share of partnership profits for which tax has not been
     provided.
</FN>