Exhibit 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Post-effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 2-62328 on Form S-3, in Registration Statement Nos. 333-44397 and 333-83019 on Form S-3 and in Registration Statement Nos. 33- 23350, 33-50400, 33-13605 and 33-64077 on Form S-8 of our reports dated January 17, 2002, appearing in and incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of PPG Industries, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2001. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 22, 2002