Typical Physical Characteristics

*Shell Turbo T*	32	46	68	100
Viscosity (ASTM D445) cSt @ 40°C cSt @ 100°C	32 5.2	46 6.6	68 8.5	100 11.4
Colour (ASTM D1500)	L 0.5	L 0.5	L 0.5	L 1.0
Pour Point °C (ASTM D97)	<-12	<-12	-9	-9
Flash Point – COC (ASTM D92, °C)	>215	220	240	250
Total Acid Number (ASTM D974, mg KOH/g)	0.05	0.05	0.05	0.05
Foaming (ASTM D892, ml/ml) Sequence I Sequence II Sequence III	30/Nil 20/Nil 30/Nil	30/Nil 20/Nil 30/Nil	30/Nil 20/Nil 30/Nil	30/Nil 20/Nil 30/Nil
Air Release (ASTM D3427, min)	2	4	6	10
Water Demulsibility (ASTM D1401, min)	15	15	20	20
Steam Demulsibility (DIN 51589, secs)	150	153	183	210
Copper Corrosion (ASTM D130, 100ºC/3hr)	1b	1b	1b	1b
Rust Control (ASTM D665B, after water washing)	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass
Inertness to ammonia (Modified ASTM D943) Acid Number (mgKOH/g) Organic Sludge (%) Copper Content (ppm)	0.04 0.004 0	0.04 0.004 0	NA	NA
FZG, Fail Load Stage (DIN 51354)	6	7	7	7
Oxidation Control Tests- A) TOST Life (modified ASTM D943, hr) B) TOST 1000hr Sludge (ASTM D4310, mg)	>10,000 30	>10,000 30	>10,000 30	>10,000 30
C) RPVOT (ASTM D2272, min)	>950	>950	>800	>700

Specifications and Approvals

The performance of new Shell Turbo Oils T meets or exceeds a number of major steam and gas turbine manufacturer lubricant specifications including:

Shell Turbo Oils T are available in ISO grades 32, 46, 68 & 100 suited for application in the following areas:

Industrial steam turbines & light duty gas turbines which require no enhanced anti-wear performance for the gearbox
Water turbine lubrication
Compressor applications
Numerous applications where strong control over rust and oxidation is required