Shell PANOLIN S4 HLP Synth 68

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Biodegradable lubricants (ECL)

Viscosity

ISO VG 68

Manufacturer code

001M4383

Availability

On order

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 Fluid Rating RDE 90245

  Bosch Rexroth RDE 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: 2016 HEES

  Biodegradable hydraulic fluid : 2016 HEES — ISO 15380

  The 2016 issue of the biodegradable hydraulic fluid standard, synthetic ester class.

• 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.

Approved for

• Bosch Rexroth

Typical characteristics

Complete documentation

We email you the sheets listed below in a single archive. No account, no order required.

• TDSENOctober 2025
• SDSENFebruary 2026
• SDSROFebruary 2026