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Microelectronics

Microelectronics are small, delicate high-tech components that are the backbone of modern-day technology. With the increasing demand for electronic technologies, silicon wafer and semiconductor chip manufacturers are looking to continually improve product performance, process efficiency and yield, and their overall manufacturing approach.

Ecolab can help. From electronic polishing abrasives to a range of air and water system products, our innovations can help you meet your goals.

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Helping You Minimize Water and Energy Costs

Your business is made up of processes with critical cooling and high-performance water and air requirements. Our data and safety driven approach in this industry is world-class. We can help you ensure reliable production support while minimizing water and energy costs – enabling you to remain competitive with documented, sustainable results.

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Comprehensive Electronics Industry Ultrapure Water Expertise

Ecolab’s expansion into ultrapure water technologies strengthens our ability to serve the needs of the microelectronics and semiconductor industry. Ecolab® Ultra-Pure Water+ delivers unique technology that is designed to deliver the world’s purest water for today’s most advanced microchips.

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Delivering Polishing Abrasives

Electronic polishing processes are critical steps in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Smooth, flat, defect-free surfaces ensure the reliability and performance of the final products. Ecolab produces a wide range of colloidal silica for multiple polishing processes and applications. Our focus is on quality, consistency, and customized product development.

Explore a Microelectronics Fabrication Plant

Detailed Case Studies

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Water Reduced by 7.2 Million Gallons Annually

NXP Semiconductor and Ecolab team up to save water, reduce operating costs and improve results.

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Semiconductor Fab Saves $111,348 Annually

Semiconductor fab reduces air handler electrical consumption by 11.5%. With their total kWh reduced by 1.22 million, 900 tons of CO2 reduced they saved $111,348 annually.

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Saving More Than Just Data

Greenhouse gas reduction exceeding 3,369 tons/year of CO2/year and 7,000,000 gallons of water saved.

Our Capabilities

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Ultrapure Water System Technology

Ecolab Ultra-Pure Water+ designs and manufacturers an extensive range of products that enables us to assist our customers in all phases of ultrapure water purification and production. These solutions include constant, real-time monitoring of UPW to help ensure the highest quality.

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Online Monitoring of Critical Contaminants in UPW

Ecolab Ultra-Pure Water+ innovative online ultrapure water (UPW) analytic solutions provide data on critical ultrapure water contaminants, such as urea and trihalomethanes (THMs). Our UPW sensors and analytical solutions ensure constant, real-time monitoring of UPW, guaranteeing the highest quality.

Process Cooling Water (PCW)

Ecolab’s emphasis on controlling scale, corrosion, and microbio in Process Cooling Water helps protect the water that provides a reliable manufacturing environment in the fab, to help ensure consistent production.

Cooling Water Systems

Ecolab’s cooling water technologies enable microelectronics fabrication facilities to use reclaimed process rinse waters as cooling tower make-up and, in certain cases, eliminate the use of fresh water for cooling towers – all with assured asset preservation.

Analytical Support Capabilities

Ecolab's global analytical support enables faster, more thorough troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Membrane Performance
Enhancer Technology

Ecolab’s PermaCare product line and control technologies help prevent Reverse Osmosis (RO) problems and ensure high quality permeate, as well extending membrane life and reliability.

Water Safety

From Legionella testing, and inspection of cooling towers to cleaning and disinfecting and the certification supporting a cooling tower water management plan, Ecolab’s Water Safety Protocol provides a complete water safety solution.

Air Handlers

Ecolab’s COIL-FLO™ coil cleaning services improve HVAC coil efficiency and air quality resulting in “more air, cooler air”. We provide end-to-end data driven energy assessment and cleaning of the air coils, freeing up your staff’s time, while executing reliably, safely and professionally.

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Colloidal Silica Abrasives

 

Ecolab offers colloidal silica solutions for multiple polishing processes and applications. Our comprehensive range offers our customers flexibility to design their formulations and allow for the controlled tuning of polishing performance for a variety of substrates.

 

Explore Our Manufacturing Solutions

Advanced Metal Wash Program Delivers $2.6M Annual Value for Can Manufacturer

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Advanced Metal Wash Program Delivers $2.6M Annual Value for Can Manufacturer

A tin-plated steel can manufacturer faced persistent staining and coating quality issues driven by residual oils and inc...

Managed Operations Services

Managed Operations Services

Our program isn't just focused on managing your operations, but to also improve your operations.

The Future of Fabs Is Clear

September 7, 2026

The Future of Fabs Is Clear

Why Water Circularity Is Critical for Semiconductor Growth

3D TRASAR™Technology for Shell Control

3D TRASAR™Technology for Shell Control

See how 3D TRASAR™ Technology for Shell Control helps investment casting operations gain real-time visibility into slurr...

More AI Chips Less Water

More AI Chips Less Water

As semiconductor manufacturing scales to meet AI demand, water performance matters more than ever. Discover how integrat...

Microelectronics Contaminant Removal Solutions

Microelectronics Contaminant Removal Solutions

Contaminant removal solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, including PFAS, fluoride, heavy metal and hydrogen peroxi...

Microelectronics Digital & Analytical Capabilities

Microelectronics Digital & Analytical Capabilities

Advanced digital monitoring, contamination analysis, and water intelligence technologies that help semiconductor manufac...

Advanced Polymer Activation System

Advanced Polymer Activation System

Nalco Water's Advanced Polymer Activation System is a patented automated solution for dispensing dry powdered polymers u...

Dry Cleaning Solutions for Food Processing

Dry Cleaning Solutions for Food Processing

Ecolab has decades of experience in food processing cleaning, and our solutions for dry cleaning in the food industry ar...

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With unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge technology, we partner with customers to deliver world-class results and optimized operations. Contact us to learn how we can help you.

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Ecolab Customer Service: 
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