PANOLIN S4 WIRE ROPE 700, 20L
Shell PANOLIN S4 Wire Rope EAL 700 (formerly known as PANOLIN BIOTRACK E) is a fully synthetic, readily biodegradable wire lubricant based on renewable esters. This cable and chain lubricant is designed to provide strong adhesion to wire ropes, and is USA EPA VGP compliant with extended life performance.
Typical Physical Characteristics
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C | 750 mm²/s (ASTM D445) |
| Pour Point | -21°C (ASTM D97) |
| Flash Point | 250°C minimum (ASTM D92) |
| Density @ 15°C | 966 kg/m³ (ASTM D4052) |
Performance, Features & Benefits
| •Longer service life — designed to help reduce friction whilst providing excellent adhesion. |
| •Renewable base fluids — formulated with 88% renewable base fluids. |
| •Lower environmental impact — recommended for use in environmentally sensitive areas. An 'environmentally acceptable lubricant' as defined by the USA EPA 2013 Vessel General Permit, offering 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. |
| •Low ecotoxicity — classified as 'not harmful' to bacteria, algae, freshwater and marine invertebrates, and fish when tested as water-accommodated fractions (WAFs) according to OECD and EPA test guidelines. |
Main Applications
| •Wire ropes |
| •Cable and chain applications including drive and conveyor chains in environmentally sensitive areas |
| •Railway switch-point bolts |
| •Closures |
| •Hydraulic rock breakers |
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
| •Meets USDA Bio-preferred programme |
| •Meets EN 16807-2016 criteria of bio-lubricants and bio-based lubricants |
| •Biodegradable OECD 301B >60% |
| •Meets the requirements of ASTM D2596 |
Compatibility & Miscibility
| •It is strongly recommended that an oil sample is taken from the system following changeover and analysed to confirm the new fluid charge is fit for use. |
| •Fluid compatibility — Shell PANOLIN Fluids are miscible with mineral oils. However, in order to ensure that the environmental properties and performance of Shell PANOLIN Fluids are maintained, the system should be drained and flushed thoroughly when changing fluids. |
Health, Safety & Environment
| •This product is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained. |
| •Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water. |
| •Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Safety Data Sheet. |
| •Protect the environment — take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water. |
The information contained in this data sheet is based on data considered to be accurate. No warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data. Product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Lube Control Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this information.
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Technical Documents
Panolin S4 Wire Rope EAL 700 TDS
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