Shell Naturelle Fluid HF-E 68

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Biodegradable lubricants (ECL)

Manufacturer code

001A9035

Availability

On order

Approved for

• Wärtsilä
• Vickers
• Rolls-Royce
• Sperry Marine

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Fully Synthetic, Biodegradable, Less-flammable Hydraulic Fluid. Shell Naturelle Fluid HF-E is an advanced biodegradable and HFDU type less flammable hydraulic fluid for use in hydraulic and power transmission systems. It is readily biodegradable with a low ecotoxicity, particularly suited for use in environmentally sensitive areas and in industrial equipment operating in areas subject to fire hazards, such as in steel mills, surface mines and foundries. 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.
• Industrial operation subject to fire hazardsShell Naturelle HF-E Fluids are classified as HFDU type fire- resistant hydraulic fluid for use in industrial equipment operating in areas subject to fire hazards, such as in steel mills, surface mines and foundries. It has a high ignition temperature and heat release.
• 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,and meets the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements for use in marine applications.

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 efficiencyExcellent viscosity / temperature characteristics can minimize the changes of viscosity with variation in operation temperature, giving true ’multigrade’ characteristics. Superior 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 biodegradable and low EcotoxicityShell Naturelle Fluid HF-E contains a mean biobased content of over 80% (ASTM D6866) and is biodegraded by over 60% after 28 days in the OECD 301 B carbon dioxide evolution test. The fluid 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.
• Fire ResistantShell Naturelle Fluid HF-E is less flammable hydraulic fluid with high flash point, fire point and autoignition temperature for reduced risk of fire/explosion.
• United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP)

Standards & approvals

• EU Ecolabel

  The European Union's voluntary ecolabel, certifying that a product, including lubricants, meets reduced-environmental-impact criteria across its life cycle.

• SS 15 54 34 SP

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

  The Swedish standard requiring high biodegradability, low aquatic toxicity, and that the finished fluid not be classified as environmentally hazardous. It is required near groundwater and drinking water sources; verified products appear on the "SP list".

• ISO 15380 HEES

  Biodegradable hydraulic fluid HEES — ISO 15380

  The international standard for biodegradable hydraulic fluids; class HEES is the synthetic ester type, the most used where a leak would reach water or soil.

• ISO 12922 HFDU

  ISO 12922 HFDU — fire-resistant hydraulic fluid

  Class HFDU of ISO 12922: water-free, fire-resistant synthetic hydraulic fluids for foundries, steel plants and mines.

• VDMA 24568

  VDMA 24568 — biodegradable hydraulic fluids

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

• USDA BioPreferred

  USDA BioPreferred program

  US federal program promoting the use of biobased products (including lubricants) through preferred federal purchasing and a certification label.Source

• MSHA Approval

  MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) approval

  Approval from the US federal MSHA agency for fluids (notably fire-resistant hydraulic fluids) permitted for safe use in underground mining operations.Source

• OECD 301B

  OECD 301B biodegradability above 60 %

  A test result rather than a norm: OECD 301B measures the carbon dioxide evolved over 28 days. Above 60 % counts as "readily biodegradable", the threshold the environmental labels require.

• DIN 51524

  Hydraulic oil — DIN 51524

  The German standard for mineral hydraulic fluids, in three parts: HL (part 1), HLP (part 2) and HVLP (part 3), by additive package and viscosity index.

• ISO 11158 HM

  Hydraulic oil, type H HM — ISO 11158

  The international standard for mineral hydraulic fluids; class HM is the antiwear oil, the ISO counterpart of DIN 51524-2 HLP.