Exhibit 00
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
Agreement to be Bound
As of 31 December 2002 we, Henkel Chemie Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH, acquired
all 21,679,612 Ecolab Inc. shares directly owned by Xxxxxx KGaA. In accordance
with Section 5 (a) (ii) of the Second Amended and Restated Stockholder's
Agreement dated as of November 30, 2001 between Ecolab Inc. and Xxxxxx KGaA (the
"Agreement") we herewith confirm and agree that we are bound by the Agreement.
Duesseldorf, as of 31 December 2002
Henkel Chemie Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx Dr. Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
General Manager General Manager
