PANOLIN S4 GEAR RS 80W90, 20L
Shell PANOLIN S4 Gear RS 80W90 (formerly known as PANOLIN BIOGEAR RS 80W-90) is a high performance and readily biodegradable driveline lubricant based on saturated synthetic esters. Formulated with 85% renewable base fluids, it is recommended for use in environmentally sensitive areas across a versatile range of driveline applications.
Typical Physical Characteristics
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C | 92.8 mm²/s (ASTM D445) |
| Pour Point | -33°C (ASTM D97) |
| Flash Point | 173°C (ASTM D92) |
| Density @ 15°C | 920 kg/m³ (ASTM D4052) |
Performance, Features & Benefits
| •Wear protection — good anti-wear properties. |
| •Renewable base fluids — formulated with 85% renewable base fluids. |
| •Lower environmental impact — recommended for use in environmentally sensitive areas, offering reduced impact of leak or accidental spillage into the environment 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' when tested as water-accommodated fractions (WAFs) according to OECD and EPA test guidelines. |
| •Tested to Industry Standard by 3rd Party Lab — all Shell PANOLIN products are tested against OECD 202. |
Main Applications
| •Gearboxes |
| •Differentials |
| •Final drives |
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
| •Biodegradable OECD 301B >60% |
| •Meets EN 16807-2016 criteria of bio-lubricants and bio-based lubricants |
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. |
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Technical Documents
Panolin S4 Gear RS 80W90 TDS
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