Shell PANOLIN S3 HLP Synth EAL 32

Standards & approvals

• USDA BioPreferred

  USDA BioPreferred program

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

• OECD 301B

  OECD 301B biodegradability above 60 %

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

• 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.

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Range

Shell PANOLIN

Category

Biodegradable lubricants (ECL)

Viscosity

ISO VG 32

Manufacturer code

007A0394

Availability

On request

Typical characteristics

Manufacturer's description

Hydraulic fluid - readily biodegradable, synthetic ester blend. Shell PANOLIN S3 HLP SYNTH EAL is zinc-free additive technology, blended with fully synthetic saturated and unsaturated esters provides an good blend of lubrication performance and environmental acceptability. Readily biodegradable with a low ecotoxicity, particularly suited for use in environmentally sensitive areas where eco-label compliance is required including US waters. For use in stationary and mobile hydraulic systems including marine and deck equipment, construction and forestry.

Applications

• Stationary and mobile hydraulic systems, including marine and deck equipment, construction and forestry.

Performance & benefits

• Good wear protectionShell PANOLIN S3 HLP Synth is designed to help equipment operate without interruptions. Shell PANOLIN S3 HLP Synth EAL offers good wear protection.
• Maintaining system efficiencyHigh VI provides performance across a wide temperature operating window.
• 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.
• 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 Rapid Lubricants Analysis service to confirm the new fluid charge is fit for use
• This lubricant should not be mixed with other biodegradable hydraulic fluids to ensure that the environmental properties and performance of fluid is maintained. The system should be drained and flushed thoroughly when changing fluids, guidelines on fluid change-over can be found in ISO15380 Annex A
• This lubricant is compatible with fluoroelastomers (FPM/FKM) such as Viton. Other seal materials and system components such as paints may be adversely affected and advice should be sought from the respective manufacturers

Fits

• Construction equipment
• Ships & vessels