Shell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS C EAL 32

Specifications

Brand

Shell

Category

Biodegradable lubricants (ECL)

Viscosity

ISO VG 32

Manufacturer code

007A3419

Availability

On order

Manufacturer's description

Hydraulic & control line fluid - readily biodegradable, saturated synthetic esters. Shell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS C EAL has a zinc-free additive technology, blended with high-performance fully synthetic saturated esters which provides an excellent blend of lubrication performance and environmental acceptability. Readily biodegradable with a low ecotoxicity, particularly suited for subsea, offshore, and marine applications where compliance is required, including US waters.

Performance & benefits

• 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. Classified as ‘not harmful’ to when tested as water- accommodated fractions (WAFs) according to OECD test guidelines.
• Underwater applicationsShell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS C EAL fully complies to the low ecotox profile required by the OSPAR commission (Environmental Category Yellow) in order to protect the marine environment and contains no substitutable components according to the CEFAS classification procedure, so can be used in offshore and underwater applications.
• Designed to protect even in cold climatesShell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS C EAL has good cold flow behavior 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 enable increased hydraulic efficiency.
• Wear ProtectionShell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS C EAL is designed to help equipment operate without interruptions. Offers good wear protection.
• Extended oil lifeShell PANOLIN S4 Hydraulic OS C EAL is designed to have extended oil life which helps equipment operate without interruptions.
• Meets requirement of United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2013 vessel general permit (VGP)
• OSPAR Yellow environmental category (Norway), Group C environmental category (UK/NL)
• It is strongly recommended that an oil sample is taken from the system following changeover and analysed via the Shell LubeAnalyst service to confirm the new fluid charge is fit for use

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.

Typical characteristics

Complete documentation

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

• TDSENFebruary 2025
• SDSENMay 2025
• SDSROMay 2025