<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS) AND THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0001059364
<NAME> EAGLE PICHER HOLDINGS, INC.
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

                             
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