Shell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS EAL 32

Standards & approvals

• US EPA VGP

  US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP)

  EPA permit requiring environmentally acceptable lubricants at oil-to-sea interfaces of vessels.

• OECD 301B

  OECD 301B biodegradability above 60 %

  OECD test measuring carbon dioxide evolved over 28 days; above 60 % counts as "readily biodegradable".

• ISO 15380 HEES

  Biodegradable hydraulic fluid HEES — ISO 15380

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

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell PANOLIN

Category

Biodegradable lubricants (ECL)

Viscosity

ISO VG 32

Manufacturer code

001M4386

Availability

On request

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Hydraulic and control line fluid, readily biodegradable, saturated synthetic esters. Shell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS EAL 32 has a zinc-free additive technology, blended with high-performance fully synthetic saturated esters, which provides an excellent blend of lubrication performance and environmental acceptability. Readily biodegradable with a low ecotoxicity, particularly suited for subsea, offshore and marine applications where compliance is required, including US waters. ISO VG 32 grade: kinematic viscosity 33.8 cSt at 40 °C, pour point -50 °C, flash point 232 °C. It is rated OSPAR Yellow and OCNS Group A (with a substitution warning).

Applications

• Hydraulic and control-line fluid, readily biodegradable, particularly suited for subsea, offshore and marine applications where eco-label compliance is required, including US waters.

Performance & benefits

• Lower Environmental ImpactRecommended for use in environmentally sensitive areas: An ‘environmentally acceptable lubricant’ as defined by the USA EPA 2013 Vessel General Permit and offers reduced impact of leak or accidental spillage into the environment when used in marine environments compared to conventional mineral oils. Readily biodegradable - biodegraded by over 60% after 28 days in the OECD 301 B carbon dioxide evolution test. Low Ecotoxicity - 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.
• Underwater applicationsShell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS EAL fully complies to the low ecotox profile required by the OSPAR commission (Environmental Category Yellow) in order to protect the marine environment and so can be used in offshore and underwater applications.
• Designed to protect even in cold climatesShell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS EAL has good cold flow behaviour which enables a safe start even in cold conditions, thereby reducing the risk of metal-on-metal wear. In addition to protecting the machine over a wide temperature operating range, shear-stable, high viscosity index fluids enable increased hydraulic efficiency.
• Extended oil lifeShell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS EAL is designed to have extended oil life which helps equipment operate without interruptions.
• Meets requirement of United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 vessel general permit (VGP)
• It is strongly recommended that an oil sample is taken from the system following changeover and analysed via the Shell LubeAnalyst service to confirm the new fluid charge is fit for use
• Fluid Compatibility Shell PANOLIN Fluids are miscible with mineral oils. However, in order to ensure that the environmental properties and performance of Shell PANOLIN Fluids are maintained, the system should be drained and flushed thoroughly when changing fluids

Fits

• Ships & vessels