Shell PANOLIN S4 Gear EAL 68, 100, 150, 220, 320

Manufactured from fully saturated esters, Shell PANOLIN S4 Gear EAL is designed to offer outstanding load carrying performance whilst also being readily biodegradable with low ecotoxicity. Shell PANOLIN S4 gear EAL is an Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (EAL) and holds the EU Ecolabel

Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

·Meets the requirements for EU Ecolabel - NL/027/028

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

·Meets USDA Bio-preferred programme

·Meets EN 16807-2016 criteria of bio-lubricants and biobased lubricants

·Biodegradable OECD 301B >60%

·Approved by SKF Marine GmbH

·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.

·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 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.

Performance, Features & Benefits

·Increased Wear Protection

Load carrying and wear protection, formulated to have excellent load carrying capacity and anti scuffing performance. Advanced non toxic additives provide protection over a wide range of conditions and ensure long component life, even under shock loading conditions. Advanced non-toxic additives provide protection over a wide range of conditions and ensure long component life, including providing protection against micro-pitting.

·Maintaining system efficiency

Shell PANOLIN S4 Gear Oil EAL has a high viscosity index providing shear stability which helps protect components over a wide temperature range. The low pour point and cold flow characteristics provide protection and performance even in cold climates.

·Longer Service Life

Shell PANOLIN S4 Gear Oil EAL has strong oxidative stability at high temperatures 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 andparts and labour costs.