ECL Ecolab Inc

Ecolab Inc.�s Vice President � External Relations, Michael Monahan, will address financial analysts at Credit Suisse�s 9th Annual Global Services Growth Conference in Phoenix, AZ on Monday, March 12, at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Ecolab will host a live webcast of Mr. Monahan�s presentation. Details for the webcast are as follows: TIME: 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Monday, March 12, 2007 DURATION: Approximately 30 minutes LOCATION: http://www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast will be available at that site through March 23, 2007. To access the webcast, go to the Investor Information portion of Ecolab�s web site at www.ecolab.com/investor and click on the webcast icon. Listening to the webcast requires Internet access and the Windows Media, RealPlayer or other compatible streaming media player. With 2006 sales of $5 billion and more than 13,000 sales-and-service associates, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection control products and services. Ecolab delivers comprehensive programs and services to the foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than 160 countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com. (ECL-C)