Brand
Shell
Type
Transformer & dielectric oils
Primary standard
IEC 61099 and ASTM D8240 compliant
Manufacturer code
007A3822

Shell MIDEL 7131

Synthetic ester electrical insulating liquid, fire-safe and biodegradable

Specifications

Brand
Shell
Manufacturer code
007A3822
Availability
On order

Manufacturer's description

Synthetic Ester Electrical Insulating Liquid, Fire Safe and Biodegradable. Shell MIDEL 7131 is a biodegradable, synthetic ester electrical insulating liquid. It is designed to provide an alternative to conventional mineral oil, silicone fluid and dry-type transformers. It offers robust low temperature performance and extended asset life. Shell MIDEL 7131 has a high fire point, significantly increasing the fire safety of your transformers and reducing the need for fire protection equipment. It is also biodegradable, avoiding environmental damage should leakage occur and enabling simplifications in containment measures.

Performance & benefits

  • SYNTHETIC ESTER ADVANTAGES
  • Superior oxygen stability
  • Flexible - used in non-free-breathing and breathing systems
  • Proven up to 433kV
  • EXTENDS TRANSFORMER LIFE Absorbs large amounts of moisture with no reduction of breakdown voltage (up to 600ppm)
  • Allows moisture to migrate from cellulose into the fluid, thus, extending cellulose life
  • Very high saturation limit (2,700 ppm @ 20 0 C) making precipitation of free water virtually impossible
  • INCREASED FIRE SAFETY
  • 100% fire safety recordHigh fire point (>300 0
  • C) - K class classification
  • K3 classification (IEC 61039)
  • ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Biodegradable according to OECD 301B: Shell MIDEL 7131 exceeds 60% biodegradation OECD 301B test after 28 days.
  • Not detrimental to activated sludge in biological treatment plants.
  • ENABLES INNOVATION
  • Allows for compact transformer design
  • Provides a higher power output, without the need for high temperature insulation
  • COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATION Very low pour point: -56 0
  • C
  • High performance in cold climates EXTENDS TRANSFORMER LIFE
  • Absorbs large amounts of moisture with no reduction of breakdown voltage (up to 600ppm)
  • High fire point (>300 0 C) - K class classification
  • Suitable for indoor, outdoor and underground installations ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
  • Biodegradable according to OECD 301B: Shell MIDEL 7131 exceeds 60% biodegradation OECD 301B test after 28 days
  • Option to run at a higher temperature, for a standard lifetime temperature insulation COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATION
  • Very low pour point: -56 0 C

Standards & approvals

  • IEC 61099 and ASTM D8240 compliant
  • IEC 61039: K3 classification.
  • FM Global Approved
  • UL approved

Typical characteristics

PropertyTypical valueMethod
ColourHaz125en units ISO 2211
AppearanceVisualClear, free from water and suspended matter and sediment
Density @20°Ckg/m3970ISO 3675
Kinematic viscosity @40°Cmm2/s29ISO 3104
Kinematic viscosity @-20°Cmm2/s1 440ISO 3104
Flash point°C260ISO 2719
Fire point°C316ISO 2592
Pour point°C-56ISO 3016
Biodegradability% OECD 301Biodegradable
Breakdown voltagekV>75IEC 60156
volume Resistivity @90°CG Ohm m>20IEC 60247
Water content (Bulk)mg/kg50IEC 60814
Acidity / Neutralisation valuemg KOH/g<0.03IEC 62021-1
Oxidation stability (164 hrs) - Total aciditymg KOH/g0.02IEC 61125C
Oxidation stability (164 hrs) - Sludge%m<0.01IEC 61125C

Complete documentation

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

  • TDSENMay 2026
  • SDSENJanuary 2026
  • SDSROJanuary 2026

Where should the files go?

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