Shell PANOLIN S4 Gear EAL 68

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Biodegradable lubricants (ECL)

Viscosity

ISO VG 68

Manufacturer code

007A0330

Availability

On order

Manufacturer's description

Shell PANOLIN S4 Gear EAL is an advanced synthetic fluid for use in gearing applications, such as marine thrusters and propulsion drives. Industrial gears, bearings and other components in circulating and splash-lubricated systems. Manufactured from fully saturated esters, Shell PANOLIN S4 Gear EAL is designed to deliver outstanding load carrying performance while also being readily biodegradable with low ecotoxicity. Shell PANOLIN S4 Gear EAL is an environmentally acceptable lubricant (EAL) and holds the EU Ecolabel.

Applications

• Meets the requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2013 Vessel General Permit (VGP)
• Meets the EN 16807-2016 criteria for bio-lubricants and bio-based lubricants
• For the full list of equipment approvals and recommendations (cold climates), please consult your local Shell technical helpdesk. Compatibility and miscibility: It is strongly recommended that an oil sample be taken from the system after changeover and analysed via the Shell Rapid Lubricants Analysis service, to confirm that the new fluid charge is fit for use.
• Fluid compatibilityShell PANOLIN fluids are miscible with mineral oils. However, 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.
• Meets the EU Ecolabel requirements - NL/027/028
• Meets the USDA BioPreferred programme
• Approved by SKF Marine GmbH
• It is strongly recommended that an oil sample be taken from the system after changeover and analysed via the Shell Rapid Lubricants Analysis service, to confirm that the new fluid charge is fit for use. Typical physical properties: kinematic viscosity mm2/s @40 °C; pour point °C; flash point °C; density @15 °C kg/m3

Standards & approvals

• Biodegradabil 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.

Approved for

• SKF

Typical characteristics

Complete documentation

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• TDSROJanuary 2025
• SDSENMay 2025
• SDSROMay 2025