Shell Naturelle Fluid HF-E 32

Standards & approvals

• EU Ecolabel

  The European Union's voluntary ecolabel for products, including lubricants, with reduced environmental impact across their life cycle.

• SS 15 54 34 SP

  SS 15 54 34 — environmental requirements for hydraulic fluids (Sweden)

  Swedish standard: high biodegradability, low aquatic toxicity, finished fluid not classified as environmentally hazardous; required near groundwater and drinking water sources.

• ISO 15380 HEES

  Biodegradable hydraulic fluid HEES — ISO 15380

  Class HEES of ISO 15380: a biodegradable hydraulic fluid on a synthetic ester base.

• VDMA 24568

  VDMA 24568 — biodegradable hydraulic fluids

  The VDMA sheet setting requirements for readily biodegradable hydraulic fluids, including synthetic-ester types.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Naturelle

Category

Biodegradable lubricants (ECL)

Viscosity

ISO VG 32

Manufacturer code

001A0917

Availability

On request

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Environmentally Considerate, Fully Synthetic Hydraulic Fluid. Shell Naturelle Fluid HF-E is an advanced hydraulic fluid for use in hydraulic and power transmission systems. It is readily biodegradable with a low ecotoxicity, and is particularly suited for use in environmentally sensitive areas. Fully synthetic esters, blended with ashless additives, provide Shell Naturelle Fluid HF-E with a superior blend of lubrication performance and environmental acceptability.

Applications

• Mobile / exterior hydraulic applicationsHydraulic and fluid power transmission systems in exposed environments can be subject to wide variations in temperature. The naturally high, shear stable viscosity index (VI) of Shell Naturelle Fluid HF-E helps deliver responsive performance from cold start to full load, heavy duty operation.
• General industrial control equipment and hydraulic systemsThe excellent anti-wear properties and high viscosity index (VI) of Shell Naturelle Fluid HF-E, mean that it can often be used where ISO 11158 (HM/HV) and DIN 51524 Part 2 or Part 3 (HLP/HVLP) mineral oil hydraulic fluids are specified. However, bulk fluid operating temperatures should not be allowed to exceed 90 0 C.
• Environmentally sensitive areasShell Naturelle Fluid HF-E is an ‘environmentally acceptable’ hydraulic fluid (ISO 15380 HEES). When compared to conventional mineral oil hydraulic fluids, it will have a reduced environmental impact in the event of a leak or accidental spillage. It is particularly suited for use in environmentally sensitive areas.

Performance & benefits

• Excellent wear protectionAdvanced ashless (zinc-free) anti-wear additives provide protection over a wide range of conditions – proven protection in tough industry standard tests such as the Eaton Vickers 35VQ25 vane pump and Komatsu HPV35+35 high pressure piston pump.
• Maintaining system efficiencySuperior cleanliness and filterability; coupled with excellent water separation, air release and anti-foam characteristics, all help to maintain or enhance hydraulic system efficiency. The filterability of Shell Naturelle Fluid HF-E is maintained, even when the fluid is contaminated with water.
• Readily biodegradableShell Naturelle Fluid HF-E is biodegraded by over 60% after 28 days in the OECD 301 B carbon dioxide evolution test.
• Low toxicity towards the environmentShell Naturelle Fluid HF-E is classified as ‘not harmful’ to bacteria, algae, freshwater and marine invertebrates, and fish when tested as water-accommodated fractions (WAFs) according to OECD and EPA test guidelines.
• Very high renewables contentShell Naturelle Fluid HF-E has a mean biobased content of over 80% (ASTM D6866).
• Shell Naturelle Fluid HF-E is approved as meeting the anti-wear requirements of the hydraulic fluid recommendations for Eaton Vickers products for mobile and industrial systems according to Brochure 03-401-2010