Shell PANOLIN Biodegradable Lubricants
Jungent is your local source for Shell PANOLIN in Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania — Shell’s dedicated range of high-performance biodegradable lubricants, already trusted by industries across the Baltics. Built on more than 40 years of ECL (Environmentally Considerate Lubricant) expertise, Shell PANOLIN helps contractors, forestry operators, farmers and mining operators safeguard the ecosystems they work in — without compromising on equipment protection.
What makes a lubricant truly biodegradable?
Under the OECD 301B test, a lubricant that degrades by more than 60% within a 28-day window is classed as readily biodegradable; 20–60% is inherently biodegradable; below 20% is non-biodegradable. Every Shell PANOLIN lubricant meets the readily biodegradable threshold.
Grades carrying the EAL (Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant) name go further, meeting three criteria: readily biodegradable, low ecotoxicity (classified ‘not harmful’ per OECD/EPA water-accommodated-fraction guidelines) and non-bioaccumulative. All EAL grades hold the EU Ecolabel.
Built for your sector
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Construction
Challenge: hydraulic and gear systems operating on sites near soil, groundwater and waterways, where a leak carries real environmental and reputational risk. Shell PANOLIN solution: readily biodegradable, low-ecotoxicity hydraulic and gear fluids that resist dust and water contamination and protect against rust and corrosion. Relevant range: S4 HLP Synth / EAL hydraulic, S4 Gear / EAL |
Forestry
Challenge: harvesters and forwarders work directly within forests and near watercourses across Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian woodland, where any spill has an immediate ecological impact. Shell PANOLIN solution: EAL/EU Ecolabel-certified hydraulic and gear fluids trusted by forestry operators for more than 40 years, with wide-temperature performance for Baltic winters. Relevant range: S4 HLP Synth EAL, S3 HLP Synth EAL, S4 Gear EAL |
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Agriculture
Challenge: tractors and implements running intensively during spring and autumn fieldwork, directly on and above cultivated soil. Shell PANOLIN solution: universal tractor transmission fluids (UTTO) with excellent wear protection and cold-flow characteristics for wet-brake final drives and hydraulics. Relevant range: Biofluid PRS 32, Biofluid ZFH, Biofluid SBH-N |
Mining
Challenge: extreme loads on wire ropes, hydraulics and gearing in remote, often environmentally sensitive sites. Shell PANOLIN solution: fully synthetic wire rope fluid, EAL greases and hydraulic/gear fluids engineered for extended life, renewable content and robust load-bearing capability. Relevant range: S4 Wire Rope EAL, S5 Grease EAL, S4 HLP Synth EAL |
Product families at a glance
Hydraulic — S4 HLP Synth EAL
ISO VG 15–100. Saturated esters, EAL/VGP compliant, extended life. EU Ecolabel, US EPA VGP, Bosch Rexroth RDE 90245. |
Gear oils — S4 Gear / EAL
ISO VG 68–320. High viscosity index, shear stability, micro-pitting protection. FZG load stage 12, ZF TE-ML 04M. |
UTTO — Biofluid range
PRS 32, ZFH, SBH-N. Universal tractor hydraulic fluid, wear protection, air release, cold-flow performance. ZF TE ML compliant. |
Greases — S5 Grease EAL
A460, A600P. Calcium technology, water-washout resistance, −40°C to 100°C range. EU Ecolabel, US EPA VGP. |
Certifications & approvals: EU Ecolabel · OECD 301B (readily biodegradable) · ISO 15380 HEES · US EPA VGP 2013 · USDA BioPreferred · EN 16807-2016 · Bosch Rexroth RDE 90245 · FM Approval (ISO 12922, fire-resistant).
Shell PANOLIN vs. conventional mineral oil
| Key differentiator | Conventional mineral oil | Shell PANOLIN (EAL range) |
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| Biodegradability (OECD 301B, 28 days) | Typically < 20% — non-biodegradable | > 60% — readily biodegradable |
| Ecotoxicity | Not typically classified | “Not harmful” (OECD 201/202/203/236) |
| Impact of leak or spillage | Higher environmental impact | Reduced impact vs. conventional mineral oils |
| Temperature range / cold start | Typical HM mineral oil performance | High VI for wide operating range; good cold-flow behaviour reduces metal-on-metal wear risk |
| Wear & pressure protection | Baseline HM/EP performance | Shear-stable, anti-scuffing, robust load-bearing (saturated ester grades) |
| Ecolabel / OEM approvals | Rarely certified | EU Ecolabel, ISO 15380 HEES, US EPA VGP, USDA BioPreferred, Bosch Rexroth RDE 90245, Eaton Vickers V104C |
Why Shell PANOLIN
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Performance
Saturated esters outperform unsaturated ester types — extending oil-drain intervals, reducing oil changes and helping to lower total cost of ownership. |
Sustainability
Helps customers avoid, reduce and compensate the environmental impact of their operations compared with conventional mineral oils. |
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Support
Dedicated sales and technical teams, backed by Shell Lubricant Solutions’ global network, now paired with Jungent’s local Baltic presence. |
Credibility
40+ years of biodegradable-lubricants expertise, 60+ products in the range, and leading OEM approvals including 3 Bosch Rexroth-approved grades. |
Environmental credentials
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> 60%
Biodegraded within 28 days under OECD 301B — the readily biodegradable threshold met by every Shell PANOLIN grade. |
“Not harmful”
Ecotoxicity classification per OECD 201/202/203/236 water-accommodated-fraction test guidelines. |
40+ years
Of biodegradable-lubricants expertise, trusted by customers in marine, forestry and other sectors. |
Your Local Source for Shell PANOLIN in the Baltics
Authorised distributor for Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Direct supply, product selection support and technical consultation for construction, forestry, agriculture and mining operators.
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