X0202 4 2005-03-01 0000021665 COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO CL 0001272621 TOBEN EDMUND D C/O COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY 300 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10022 0 1 0 0 Chief Information Officer Common Stock 2005-03-01 4 F 0 1165 53.17 D 35438 D Common Stock 1349 I By Issuer's 401(k) Plan Trustee Common Stock 2137 I By daughter Payment of tax liability by withholding shares of stock from restricted share units vesting under the issuer's Executive Incentive Compensation Plan. Total non-restricted holdings (i.e., common stock held outright) of Mr. Toben increased as a result of this transaction. Mr. Toben disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that Mr. Toben is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Nina D. Gillman by power of attorney 2005-03-03