biodegradable lubricants

Mineral oils from hydraulic systems can be harmful to the environment. With biodegradable lubricant in the hydraulic system, you can minimize the negative effect to the marine environment if the lubricant were to leak.

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Traditionally, mineral oils are used in hydraulic systems. Hydraulic mineral oils are harmful to the environment because they are derived from non-renewable petroleum sources and can cause damage to environmental ecosystems. When released into the environment, they can contaminate soil, water, and air. Mineral oils also have a high tendency to persist in the environment, causing long-term environmental pollution.

Biodegradable hydraulic lubricants, on the other hand, are designed to break down faster and more efficiently than traditional hydraulic oils.

There are several advantages when using biodegradable hydraulic lubricant:

The lubricant is formulated to break down in nature in a way that does not harm the environment as much as traditional mineral oils. These lubricants are made from natural ingredients, including vegetable oils and esters, rather than petroleum-based ingredients, from which mineral oils are made.
It has a longer shelf life than mineral oils.
The lubricant improves the performance and longevity of hydraulic systems.
It also provides health benefits for the workers who deal with them. These lubricants are not toxic, which means they are not dangerous.

We offer and sell two types of biodegradable lubricants

Shell Panolin is:

Fully synthetic high-performance hydraulic fluid.
Zinc-free and environment-friendly, on synthetic ester basis with special additives.
Prevents gumming and deposits of ageing products, even at high temperatures.
Extremely long oil-change interval «lifetime filling».
Reduces CO2 emissions Far greater reserve capacities than conventional hydraulic oils.
Outstanding high-pressure characteristics.
Excellent cold flow characteristics (extremely low pour point).
Oxidation-resistant at high temperatures.

Shell naturell is:

is compatible with known types of gaskets. This means, among other things: FKM2, PTFE, and HNBR1. The product is not directly compatible with NBR1 or 2 packs.
can be mixed with Shell Tellus S* (or equivalent mineral oils) up to 2% without prejudice to the classification of the final product as environmental oil according to ISO 15380:2002 Annex 1.
can be mixed with up to 15% of mineral oils without any influence on the chemical and functional properties of the product. (Note 15% may affect the classification of final product as non-approved as environmental oil).
has low friction and is classified as energy saving in comparison to other types of mineral oils.

FACTS**:

OSPAR (Oslo-Paris Commission) is an international organization established to protect the marine environment of the north-eastern Atlantic. Member States cooperate on combating pollution, preserving marine ecosystems, and increasing the sustainable use of marine resources. OSPAR was established in 1992 and has 16 member countries.

The PLONOR list has been prepared by OSPAR and contains chemicals that pose little or no danger to the environment.

OSPAR has developed a gradation list, HOCNF (Harmonized Offshore Chemical Notification Format), which explains how the chemical substances affect the marine environment. Castrol Biobar, on this graduation list, has the colour green, which is classified as no risk to the environment.