X0202 4 2005-02-07 0 0000031462 ECOLAB INC ECL 0001189430 LEVIN JERRY W AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD, INC. 2381 EXECUTIVE CENTER DRIVE BOCA RATON FL 33431 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2005-02-07 4 M 0 4800 5.797 A 51363.13 D Common Stock 2005-02-07 4 M 0 24000 7.969 A 75363.13 D Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 5.797 2005-02-07 4 M 0 4800 0 D 1996-05-12 2005-05-12 Common Stock 4800 0 D Director Stock Option (Right to Buy) 7.967 2005-02-07 4 M 0 24000 0 D 1997-05-10 2006-05-10 Common Stock 24000 0 D This option was previously reported as covering 1,200 shares at an exercise price of $23.1875 per share. It has been adjusted to reflect the 2 for 1 stock splits of Ecolab Inc. Common Stock on January 15, 1998 and June 6, 2003 ("Stock Splits"). This option was previously reported as covering 6,000 shares at an exercise price of $31.875 per share. It has been adjusted to reflect the 2 for 1 stock splits of Ecolab Inc. Common Stock on January 15, 1998 and June 6, 2003 ("Stock Splits"). The option vested in three annual installments beginning on May 10, 1997. /s/David F. Duvick, Attorney-in-Fact for Jerry Levin 2005-02-07