Shell Tellus Oils
High performance hydraulic oil
Premium quality, solvent refined, high viscosity index mineral oil based fluids
generally acknowledged to be the market leader in the field of industrial
hydraulic and fluid power lubrication.
Applications

Hydraulic and fluid power transmission
systems
Performance Features

Thermal stability
Thermally stable in modern hydraulic
systems working in extreme conditions of
load and temperature. Highly resistant to
degradation and sludging.

Oxidation resistant
Resist oxidation in the presence of air,
water and copper. Turbine Oil Stability
Test (TOST) results show oxidation life up
to four times longer than some other anti-
wear mineral oils.

Outstanding anti-wear performance
Proven anti-wear additives are
incorporated to be effective throughout the
range of operating conditions, including
low and severe duty high load conditions.
Outstanding results in the tough Vickers
35VQ25 test.

Superior filterability
Suitable for ultra-fine filtration, an
essential requirement in today's' hydraulic
systems. Unaffected by the usual
products of contamination, such as water
and calcium, which are known to cause
blockage of fine filters.

Low friction
Possess high lubrication properties and
excellent low friction characteristics in
hydraulic systems operating at low or high
speed. Prevent problem of stick-slip in
critical applications.

Excellent air release and anti-foam
properties
Careful use of additives to ensure quick
air release without excessive foaming.

Good water separation
The water separation properties
(demulsibility) resist he formation of highly
viscous water-in-oil emulsions and prevent
consequent hydraulic system and pump
damage. The rapid oil/water separation
properties are demonstrated in the
standard ASTM-D 1401 test.

All round versatility
Suitable for a wide range of other
industrial applications.
Compatibility
Shell Tellus Oils are compatible with most
pumps. However, please consult your Shell
Representative before using in pumps
containing silver plated components
Seals
Shell Tellus Oils are compatible with all normal
mineral oil seal materials.
Health & Safety
Shell Tellus Oils are unlikely to present any
significant health or safety hazard when
properly used in the recommended application,
and good standards of industrial and personal
hygiene are maintained.
For further guidance on Product Health &
Safety refer to the appropriate Shell Product
Safety Data Sheet
Advice
Advice on applications not covered in this
leaflet may be obtained from your Shell
Representative.
Typical Physical Characteristics
Shell Tellus Oil 22 32 37 46 68 100
ISO Oil Type HM HM HM HM HM HM
Kinematic Viscosity
@ 0°C cSt 180 338 440 580 1040 1790
40°C cSt 22 32 37 46 68 100
100°C cSt 4.3 5.4 5.9 6.7 8.6 11.1
(IP 71)
@ Viscosity Index 100 99 99 98 97 96
(IP 226)
Density @ 15°C kg/l 0.866 0.875 0.875 0.879 0.886 0.891
(IP 160)
Flash Point °C 204 209 212 218 223 234
(Pensky-Martens Closed Cup)
(IP 34)
Pour Point °C -30 -30 -30 -30 -24 -24
(IP 15)
Air Release Value 4 5 6 7 9 12
Minutes to 0.2% air @ 50°C
(IP 313)
Aniline Point °C 95 98 100 102 106 108
(IP 2)
Anti-Wear Vane Pump Test
250 hours, 140 bar @ 70°C
Ring weight loss (mg, typical) * * <20 * * *
Vane weight loss (mg, typical) <20
(IP 281)
Copper Corrosion
3 hours @ 100°C Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1 Class 1
(IP 154/ASTM-D130)
Foaming Characteristics
Sequence 1,
Tendency/Stability, ml @ 24°C 10/Nil 10/Nil 20/Nil 20/Nil 30/Nil 30/Nil
Sequence 2,
Tendency/Stability, ml @ 93.5°C 15/Nil 15/Nil 15/Nil 15/Nil 20/Nil 20/Nil
Sequence 3
Tendency/Stability, after test @ 93.5°C, 20/Nil 10/Nil 20/Nil 20/Nil 30/Nil 40/Nil
ml @ 24°C
(IP 146/ASTM-D892)
Neutralisation Number
mg KOH/g 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70
(IP 139)
Oxidation Characteristics
(TOST) Change in acidity
after 1,000 hrs, mg KOH/g * * <1.0 * * *
(ASTM-D943)
Rust Preventing Characteristics
Salt water procedure No rust No rust No rust No rust No rust No rust
(IP 135B)
Seal Compatibility Index 11 10 9 8 6 4
(IP 278)
Water Separability
Minutes to 40-40-0 @ 54°C 15 20 20 20 20 25
(ASTM-D1401) @82°C

Not tested but contain the same additive treatment as Shell Tellus Oil 37

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's
specification variations in these characteristics may occur.