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.
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
Standards & approvals
Biodegradable OECD 301B >60%
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.
Swedish Standard 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".
Also listed
Meets USDA Bio-preferred programme
Meets the requirements for EU Ecolabel - NL/027/028
Typical characteristics
Property
Typical value
Method
Kinematic viscosity @40°Cmm2/s
34.6
ASTM D445
Pour point°C
-42
ASTM D97
Flash point°C
253
ASTM D92
Density @15°CKg/m3
919
ASTM D4052
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