Document and Entity Information |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2025 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 11-K |
| Entity Registrant Name | ECOLAB INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000031462 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| ECOLAB SAVINGS PLAN AND ESOP | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 11-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
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- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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- Definition The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word 'Other'. No definition available.
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- Definition A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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