Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth EAL 15, 22, 32, 46, 68, 100

Shell are very pleased to announce that PANOLIN’s Biodegradable lubricants will now form part of Shell’s high-quality lubricant range. For application across hydraulics, gears, universal tractor transmission oils, biodegradable engine oils (HDEO), turbine oils, chainsaw oils and greases for machine lubrication, including leading OEM-approved products. Biodegradable lubricants help to contribute to a more sustainable future, offering greater protection for wildlife and ecosystems in the event that they come into contact with the environment, in comparison to conventional lubricants. This enables our customers to reduce the risks of operating in sensitive environments.

Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

·Meets the requirements for EU Ecolabel - DE/027/289

·Swedish Standard SS 15 54 34 SP

·Meets requirement of United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 vessel general permit (VGP)

·ISO 15380 HEES

·Biodegradable OECD 301B >60%

Performance, Features & Benefits

·Extended oil life

Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth EAL has an extended oil life and is designed to help equipment operate without interruptions. Longer oil-drain intervals mean less oil being produced, purchased and disposed of. Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth EAL 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 labour costs.

·Premium wear protection

Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth EAL, is designed to help equipment operate without interruptions. Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth EAL offers exceptional wear protection of hydraulic equipment.

·Designed to protect even in cold climates

Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth 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, high viscosity index fluids help enable increased hydraulic efficiency, in comparison to typical HM mineral oil.

·Lower Environmental Impact

Recommended 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 onventional 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.

·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.

Compatibility & Miscibility

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.