Shell Naturelle S2 Hydraulic Fluid 68

Approved by

• MSHA

Standards & approvals

• MSHA Approval

  Official approval

  MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) approval

  US federal MSHA approval for fluids (notably fire-resistant hydraulic fluids) safe to use in underground mining.

• ISO 15380 HEES

  Biodegradable hydraulic fluid HEES — ISO 15380

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

• USDA BioPreferred

  USDA BioPreferred program

  US federal program for biobased products (including lubricants), with preferred federal purchasing and a certification label.

• EU Ecolabel

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

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell Naturelle

Category

Hydraulic oils

Viscosity

ISO VG 68

Manufacturer code

001I5604

Availability

On request

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Environmentally acceptable, synthetic hydraulic fluid. Shell Naturelle S2 Hydraulic Fluid 68 is an advanced hydraulic fluid for use in hydraulic and power transmission systems. Readily biodegradable with low ecotoxicity, it is particularly suited for use in environmentally sensitive areas. Fully synthetic esters, blended with ashless additives, give it an excellent blend of lubrication performance and environmental acceptability. ISO VG 68 grade with a kinematic viscosity of 67.7 cSt at 40 °C and a viscosity index of 183. It is a less flammable fluid with a high flash point (FM approval Class 6390) and is MSHA approved. Bulk operating temperature should not exceed 90 °C.

Applications

• Less FlammableShell Naturelle S2 is a less flammable hydraulic Fluid with high flash point. FM approval Class 6390.
• Environmentally sensitive areasShell Naturelle S2 Hydraulic Fluid is an ‘environmentally acceptable’ hydraulic fluid (ISO 15380 HEES), with ‘reduced harm for water and soil during use’ (EU Ecolabel). 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. However, Bulk operating temperatures should not be allowed to exceed 90 0 C.

Performance & benefits

• Excellent wear protectionAdvanced ashless (zinc and metal 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 efficiencyExcellent viscosity/temperature characteristics can minimize the changes of viscosity with variation in operation temperature, giving true ‘multigrade’ characteristics. Outstanding cleanliness and filterability, coupled with excellent water separation, air release and antifoam characteristics, all help contribute to maintaining or enhancing the efficiency of hydraulic systems.
• Readily biodegradableShell Naturelle S2 Hydraulic Fluid is biodegradable by exhibiting over 60% biodegradation after 28 days in the OECD 301 B carbon dioxide evolution test.
• Low toxicity towards the environmentShell Naturelle S2 Hydraulic Fluid is classified as ‘not harmful’ to bacteria, algae, freshwater invertebrates, and fish when tested as water-accommodated fractions (WAFs) according to OECD test guidelines.
• Very high renewables contentShell Naturelle S2 Hydraulic Fluid has mean biobased content of 82% (ASTM D 6866).
• Meets requirement of United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 vessel general permit (VGP)