Brand
Shell
Type
Biodegradable lubricants (ECL)
Viscosity
ISO VG 68
Manufacturer code
001M4383

Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth 68

Biodegradable HEES hydraulic fluid, the first Bosch-approved one

Specifications

Brand
Shell
Viscosity
ISO VG 68
Manufacturer code
001M4383
Availability
On order

Approved for

Typical characteristics

PropertyTypical valueMethod
ISO fluid typeHEESISO 6743-4
Kinematic viscosity @-20°Cmm2/s4 600ASTM D445
Kinematic viscosity @40°CcSt68.6ASTM D445
Kinematic viscosity @100°Cmm2/s11.1ASTM D445
Viscosity index162ASTM D2270
Density @15°Ckg/m3917ASTM D4052
Flash point°C257ASTM D92
Colour (ASTM)1ASTM D1500
Water separability @54°Cminutes25ASTM D1401
TOST lifehours minimum5 500ASTM D943
Pour point°C-55ASTM D97
Biodegradability after 28days % minimum78OECD 301B
Iodine numberg I2/100g7maximum Oleon OA-020

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Manufacturer's description

Hydraulic fluid - high performance, readily biodegradable, saturated synthetic esters. ISO 32,46,68 Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth, the first Bosch approved HEES fluid, is our highest performance and industry leading biodegradable saturated ester (HEES) type synthetic hydraulic fluid. Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth is formulated with special zinc-free additive technology, and high-performance fully synthetic saturated esters. Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth offers increased machinery efficiency through enhanced oil life and premium wear protection. Particularly suited for use in environmentally sensitive areas and in stationary and mobile hydraulic systems including construction, earthmoving and forestry.

Applications

  • For stationary and mobile hydraulic systems including earthmoving, forestry, construction and hydroelectric applications. Compressors, bearing lubrication and oil circulation systems & marine hydraulic systems.

Performance & benefits

  • Enhanced oil lifeShell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth has an enhanced oil life and is designed to help equipment operate without interruptions, with multiple field examples of lifetime filling. Longer oil-drain intervals mean less oil being produced, purchased and disposed of. Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth has an outstanding dry TOST life of over 6000 hours (modified ASTM D943 test). Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth has good oxidative stability which results in reduced fluid degradation, reducing filter blockage and increased viscosity. This helps prevent component failures, frequent filter and fluid changes, downtime, fluid consumption and parts and labor costs.
  • Premium wear protectionShell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth, the first Bosch approved HEES fluid, is designed to help equipment operate without interruptions. Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth offers exceptional wear protection of hydraulic equipment, and strong protection from the buildup of sludge and varnish.
  • Designed to protect even in cold climatesShell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth 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 help enable increased hydraulic efficiency in comparison to typical HM mineral oil.
  • Lower ImpactRecommended for use in environmentally sensitive areas, offers reduced impact of leak or accidental spillage into the environment 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' when tested as water- accommodated fractions (WAFs) according to OECD test guidelines. Tested to Industry Standard by 3rd Party Lab, Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth has been tested against OECD 201,202 & 203. Shell PANOLIN Lubricants are manufactured in Switzerland and also expanding in North America and Asia to support growing demand. Shell PANOLIN Lubricants plastic packs contain at least 25% recycled plastic (Post Consumer Resin (PCR)). Shell PANOLIN Lubricants combined with Shell lubricant services can help customers to unlock potential reductions in carbon footprints and improvements in operational efficiencies.

Standards & approvals

  • Bosch Rexroth RE 90245

    Bosch Rexroth RE 90245 — hydraulic fluid rating list

    Bosch Rexroth's list of hydraulic fluids rated for use in its own pumps and motors. A fluid is listed after passing wear testing on axial piston pumps.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Japan Eco Mark

    Japanese Eco Mark environmental certification

    Voluntary Japanese certification attesting a product's reduced environmental impact over its life cycle.Source

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