10-Q Filing

ECOLAB INC. CIK: 31462 Q2 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001558370-25-010768`
Period End Date	20250630
Filing Date	20250807
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	ecl-20250630x10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 152 Income Statement 136 Cash Flow Statement 144 Stockholders Equity 80 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
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$3.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$3.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$1.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$439.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$439.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$526.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$526.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$7.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$7.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$7.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$7.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$8.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$3.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$3.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$3.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$762.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$762.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$723.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$723.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$670.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$670.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$714.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$714.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$23.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$23.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$22.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$22.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$615.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$615.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$688.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term debt	`DebtCurrent`	$688.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.88B	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`	$548.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$548.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$727.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation and benefits	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$727.40M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$198.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$198.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$127.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$127.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.59B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$4.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$7.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$7.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$6.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$6.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$617.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$617.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$634.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension and postretirement benefits	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementDefinedBenefitPlansLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$634.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$179.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$179.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$280.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$280.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrentExcludedFromLongTermDebt`	$600.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrentExcludedFromLongTermDebt`	$600.60M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrentExcludedFromLongTermDebt`	$575.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrentExcludedFromLongTermDebt`	$575.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$366.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$366.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$557.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$557.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$13.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$13.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$14.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$14.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$368.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$368.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$367.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock	`CommonStockValue`	$367.80M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$7.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$7.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$7.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$7.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$11.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$11.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$12.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$12.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-2.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock	`TreasuryStockValue`	$8.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Ecolab shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Ecolab shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$8.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Ecolab shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Ecolab shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$9.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$31.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$31.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$30.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interest	`MinorityInterest`	$30.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.90B	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`	$9.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$22.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$22.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$23.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$23.74B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 136 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.03B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$7.74B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$7.74B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$7.72B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$7.72B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$3.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.22B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$4.28B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$4.28B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$4.37B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of sales (including special charges (a))	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$4.37B	USD	2 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$12.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$12.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$40.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$40.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$24.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$24.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.12B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.12B	USD	2 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$54.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$54.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.15B	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$2.15B	USD	2 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$12.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$12.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$40.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$40.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$24.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$24.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$54.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Special (gains) and charges	`OtherNonrecurringIncomeExpense`	$54.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$710.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$710.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.17B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.17B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$656.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$656.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$12.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$12.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$26.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$26.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$25.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other (income) expense	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$25.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-63.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-63.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-78.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-78.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-121.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-121.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-150.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense, net	`InterestExpenseNet`	$-150.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$659.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$659.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.17B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.17B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$590.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$590.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.05B	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$95.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$95.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$234.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$234.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$131.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$131.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$138.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$138.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$935.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$935.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$911.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$911.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$495.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$495.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$528.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$528.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
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`	$4.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$490.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$490.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$524.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$524.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$926.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$926.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$903.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to Ecolab	`NetIncomeLoss`	$903.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.27	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.27	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.85	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.85	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.72	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.72	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.17	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.17	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.25	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.25	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.14	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.14	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.84	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.84	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.71	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.71	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	283.50M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	283.50M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	283.40M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	283.40M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	284.60M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	284.60M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	285.20M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	285.20M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	287.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	287.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	285.40M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	285.40M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	287.40M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	287.40M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	285.40M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	285.40M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 144 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$935.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$935.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$911.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$911.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$495.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$495.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$528.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$528.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$327.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$327.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$316.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$316.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization	`AdjustmentForAmortization`	$152.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization	`AdjustmentForAmortization`	$152.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization	`AdjustmentForAmortization`	$149.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization	`AdjustmentForAmortization`	$149.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-60.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-60.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-137.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxesAndTaxCredits`	$-137.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$75.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$75.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$82.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Share-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$82.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$29.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$30.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitContributions`	$30.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan expense (income), net	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$8.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan expense (income), net	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$8.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan expense (income), net	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$6.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement plan expense (income), net	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitExpense`	$6.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring charges, net of cash paid	`RestructuringCosts`	$-9.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring charges, net of cash paid	`RestructuringCosts`	$-9.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring charges, net of cash paid	`RestructuringCosts`	$5.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Restructuring charges, net of cash paid	`RestructuringCosts`	$5.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Sale of global surgical solutions business	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-1.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Sale of global surgical solutions business	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-1.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-6.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-6.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-13.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-13.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$122.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$122.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$110.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$110.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$76.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$76.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$92.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$92.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-22.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-22.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$7.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$7.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$210.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$210.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-45.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-45.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-178.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-178.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.07B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.07B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.26B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.26B	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$454.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$454.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$398.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$398.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Property and other assets sold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$3.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Property and other assets sold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$3.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Property and other assets sold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$42.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Property and other assets sold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfProductiveAssets`	$42.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions and investments in affiliates, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$38.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions and investments in affiliates, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$38.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions and investments in affiliates, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$500.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions and investments in affiliates, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$500.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestiture of businesses, net of cash divested	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$-14.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Divestiture of businesses, net of cash divested	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesNetOfCashDivested`	$-14.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$11.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$11.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$20.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$20.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-445.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-445.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-448.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used for investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-448.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net (repayments) issuances of commercial paper and notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$1.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net (repayments) issuances of commercial paper and notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$1.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net (repayments) issuances of commercial paper and notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-800.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net (repayments) issuances of commercial paper and notes payable	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$-800.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term debt borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$500.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term debt borrowings	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfLongTermDebt`	$500.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term debt repayments	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$629.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term debt repayments	`RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt`	$629.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$199.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$199.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$519.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$519.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$380.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$380.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$340.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$340.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of employee stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$139.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of employee stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$139.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of employee stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$154.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Exercise of employee stock options	`ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised`	$154.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Hedge settlements	`PaymentsForHedgeFinancingActivities`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Hedge settlements	`PaymentsForHedgeFinancingActivities`	$600.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-3.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-3.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$55.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$55.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.34B	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash used provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.34B	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-8.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-8.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-14.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-14.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$664.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$664.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$-529.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectContinuingOperations`	$-529.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
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, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$384.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$384.00M	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, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$919.50M	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`	$1.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$1.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$384.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	$384.00M	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
Net change in cash balances classified as assets held for sale	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-6.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in cash balances classified as assets held for sale	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffectDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperations`	$-6.00M	USD	2 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.14	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.14	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.65	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.65	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`	$0.57	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.30	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$1.30	USD	2 Qtrs
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.90B	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`	$9.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance, beginning (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$935.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$935.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$911.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$911.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$495.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$495.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$528.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$528.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-49.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-49.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$62.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) activity	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$62.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$380.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$380.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$164.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$164.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$188.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$188.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$340.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash dividends declared (a)	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$340.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$238.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$238.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$85.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$85.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$215.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$215.80M	USD	2 Qtrs
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$75.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock options and awards	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$75.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$524.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$524.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$314.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$314.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$189.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$189.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$31.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Reacquired shares	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$31.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.90B	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`	$9.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.23B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.60M	shares	Point-in-time
Balance, Ending (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	283.60M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$935.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$935.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$911.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$911.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$495.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$495.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$528.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income including noncontrolling interest	`ProfitLoss`	$528.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$298.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$298.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-71.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-71.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$239.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$239.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-24.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-24.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$3.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$3.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-210.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-210.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-240.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain (loss) on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$-240.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain (loss) on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$12.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gain (loss) on net investment hedges	`TranslationAdjustmentForNetInvestmentHedgeIncreaseDecreaseNetOfTax`	$12.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-59.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-59.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$87.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$87.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-21.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-21.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-900.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-9.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-9.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$7.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$7.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$2.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$2.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-12.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Derivatives and hedging instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-12.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$12.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$12.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Pension and postretirement benefits	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$9.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-49.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-49.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-19.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$62.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Subtotal	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$62.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$591.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$591.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$915.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$915.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$475.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$475.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$862.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total comprehensive income, including noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$862.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$8.10M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$9.90M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$905.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$905.40M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$854.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$854.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$472.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$472.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$585.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Ecolab	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$585.10M	USD	1 Quarter

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