10-Q Filing

ECOLAB INC. CIK: 31462 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001558370-24-014051`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241031
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	ecl-20240930x10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 152 Income Statement 136 Cash Flow Statement 142 Stockholders Equity 74 Comprehensive Income 80

Balance Sheet 152 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	285.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	285.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.20M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$919.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$919.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$393.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$393.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$401.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$401.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$7.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$7.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$3.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$3.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$3.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$3.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$688.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$688.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$553.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$553.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$568.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$568.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$532.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$532.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$22.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$22.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$21.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$21.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$630.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$630.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$643.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$643.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$655.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$655.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$604.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$604.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$158.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$158.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$235.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$235.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$6.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$6.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$7.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$7.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$625.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$625.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$651.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$651.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$264.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$264.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$418.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$418.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrentExcludedFromLongTermDebt`	$551.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrentExcludedFromLongTermDebt`	$551.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrentExcludedFromLongTermDebt`	$425.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrentExcludedFromLongTermDebt`	$425.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$381.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$381.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$401.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$401.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$13.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$13.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$13.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$13.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$367.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$367.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$365.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$365.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$6.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$6.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$7.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$7.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$11.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$11.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$10.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$10.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValue`	$7.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValue`	$7.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Ecolab shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Ecolab shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Ecolab shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Ecolab shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$27.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$27.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$27.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$27.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$21.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$21.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$22.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$22.10B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 136 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.00B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$11.74B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$11.74B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.96B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.96B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$11.38B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$11.38B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$6.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$6.87B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$6.63B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$6.63B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.33B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.26B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$36.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$36.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-292.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-292.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-332.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-332.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$82.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$82.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$3.03B	USD	3 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$36.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$36.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-292.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-292.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-332.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$-332.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$82.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$82.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.40B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$566.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$566.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$42.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$12.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$12.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$38.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$38.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$14.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$14.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-220.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-220.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-70.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-70.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-226.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-226.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-74.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-74.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$506.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$506.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$987.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$987.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$246.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$246.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$384.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$384.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$235.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$235.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$96.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$96.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$982.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$982.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$409.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$409.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$740.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$740.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$12.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$404.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$404.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$967.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$967.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$736.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$736.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.60	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.60	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.76	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.76	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.39	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.39	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.42	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.42	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.38	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.38	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.72	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.72	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.58	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.58	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.41	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.41	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	284.60M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	284.60M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	284.90M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	284.90M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	285.10M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	285.10M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	283.60M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	283.60M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	286.80M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	286.80M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	286.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	286.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	286.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	286.90M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	286.40M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	286.40M	shares	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 142 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$982.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$982.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$409.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$409.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$740.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$740.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$473.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$473.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$463.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$463.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization	`AdjustmentForAmortization`	$229.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization	`AdjustmentForAmortization`	$229.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization	`AdjustmentForAmortization`	$226.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization	`AdjustmentForAmortization`	$226.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-45.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-45.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-149.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-149.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$73.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$73.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$109.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$109.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$43.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$43.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$92.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$92.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan expense (income), net	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$11.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan expense (income), net	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$11.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan expense (income), net	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan expense (income), net	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$6.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring charges, net of cash paid	`RestructuringCosts`	$-11.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring charges, net of cash paid	`RestructuringCosts`	$-11.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring charges, net of cash paid	`RestructuringCosts`	$-17.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring charges, net of cash paid	`RestructuringCosts`	$-17.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of global surgical solutions business	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$382.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gain on sale of global surgical solutions business	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$382.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-21.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-21.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-17.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-17.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$109.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$109.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$88.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$88.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-266.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-266.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$163.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$163.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-25.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-25.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$41.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$41.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$-245.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$-245.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$277.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$277.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-17.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-17.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$180.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$180.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$2.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$634.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$634.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$512.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$512.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Property and other assets sold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$9.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Property and other assets sold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$9.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Property and other assets sold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$3.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Property and other assets sold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$3.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions and investments in affiliates, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$56.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions and investments in affiliates, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$56.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions and investments in affiliates, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$106.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions and investments in affiliates, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$106.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture of businesses, net of cash divested	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$889.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Divestiture of businesses, net of cash divested	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$889.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$32.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$32.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$8.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$8.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$193.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$193.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-642.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-642.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net issuances of commercial paper and notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Net issuances of commercial paper and notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-300.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Net issuances of commercial paper and notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$3.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net issuances of commercial paper and notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$3.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term debt repayments	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$630.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term debt repayments	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$630.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$11.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$11.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$983.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$983.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$462.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$462.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$502.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$502.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of employee stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$61.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of employee stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$61.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of employee stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$232.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Exercise of employee stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$232.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge settlements	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeFinancingActivities`	$600.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge settlements	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeFinancingActivities`	$600.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge settlements	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeFinancingActivities`	$53.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Hedge settlements	`PaymentsForProceedsFromHedgeFinancingActivities`	$53.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.88B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.88B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-469.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-469.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-45.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-45.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-15.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-15.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$341.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$341.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$402.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$402.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$598.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$598.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$919.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$919.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$598.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$598.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$919.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$919.50M	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 74 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.71	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.71	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.57	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.57	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.59	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.59	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.53	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.53	USD	1 Quarter
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$982.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$982.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$409.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$409.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$740.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$740.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$48.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$48.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-75.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-75.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$501.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$501.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$154.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$154.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$161.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$161.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$463.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$463.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$4.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterestDecreaseFromDistributionsToNoncontrollingInterestHolders`	$4.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$346.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$346.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$26.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$26.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$136.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$136.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$108.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$108.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$11.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$11.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$993.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$993.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$700.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$700.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$468.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$468.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.58B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$982.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$982.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$409.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$409.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$740.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$740.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$28.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-27.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-27.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-13.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-13.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$99.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$99.20M	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) gain on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) gain on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) gain on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-48.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Loss) gain on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-48.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Loss) gain on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-41.10M	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) gain on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-41.10M	USD	1 Quarter
(Loss) gain on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-28.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Loss) gain on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-28.90M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$58.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$58.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-62.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-62.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-900.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-900.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-35.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-35.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-6.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-6.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-900.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-900.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-8.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-800.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-800.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$3.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$3.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$7.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$7.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$48.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$48.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-75.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-75.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$906.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$906.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$789.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$789.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.65B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$370.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$370.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$14.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$15.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.64B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$782.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$782.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$364.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$364.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$892.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$892.30M	USD	3 Qtrs

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.