Hydruaulic systems working either in or out of doors
ISO Grade:
46
Biodegradeable:
yes
Food Grade (NSF-H1):
no
Low Temperature:
yes
Viscosity Index:
220
Oil Viscosity, Kinematic: cSt at 40°C
cSt at 100°C
42.000 9.640
Oil Viscosity, Saybolt: SUS at 100°F
SUS at 210°F
Flash Point:
253.00
Pour Point:
-39.00
Shell Naturelle HF-M is a biodegradable anti-wear hydraulic fluid developed for use in hydraulic systems working either in or out of doors. It is a mixture of synthetic ester and vegetable oil blended with anti-wear additives and rust and oxidation inhibitors. It contains a significant amount of renewable resource.
PERFORMANCE FEATURES AND BENEFITS
High biodegradability and low ecotoxicity -The base fluids are easily biodegraded and exceed the normal requirements of the universally accepted OECD 301B biodegradability test. The additives used have been selected to meet the stringent ecotoxicity requirements of the Swedish Standard SS 15 54 34.
Stable Viscosity at -20°C - Careful selection of base fluids and additives overcomes the '72 hours' low temperature gelling problem normally associated with biodegradable fluids based on vegetable oil alone.
Reduced tendency to form sticky deposits when accidentally spilled - Incorporation of synthetic ester overcomes the 'sticky deposit' problem normally associated with vegetable oil.
Contains a significant amount of renewable resource - Blended using a mixture of canola oil and synthetic ester. Canola oil is a renewable resource and the selected ester is manufactured using a portion of renewable resource
Excellent Lubricity - Testing in Industry standard Vickers V104C and 35VQ25 vane pumps indicate very low wear under severe test conditions. Naturelle HF-M has excellent lubricity in service, minimising downtime and increasing productivity.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Shell Naturelle HF-M fulfills the requirements of the Swedish Standard and is designated SS 15 54 34 BV environmentally acceptable.
Operating Temperature Range
The recommended operating temperature range is - 25°C to + 70°C. Continuous operation at temperatures in excess of 70°C may shorten the fluid life.
Compatibility with other oils
The biodegradability and performance of Shell Naturelle HF-M may be compromised if it is mixed with other oils. It is recommended that contamination with engine oil is restricted to less than 1% and contamination with other hydraulic oils is restricted to less than 2%.
Change-over Procedure
In order to achieve maximum benefit from the use of Shell Naturelle HF-M, it is necessary to completely drain all mineral oil from the hydraulic system prior to filling with fresh fluid.
A detailed change-over procedure can be obtained from your Shell Representative.
Storage
Shell Naturelle HF-M should be stored in closed containers, perferably as delivered, at temperatures between 0°C and 30°C.
Applications: Shell Naturelle HF-M can be used in hydraulic systems where biodegradable fluids are preferred for environmental reasons.
