ENVIRONMENT
ENVIROLIN AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ENVIROLIN and Shell PANOLIN® are in compliance with sustainable development principles : marketed products are non toxic, biodegradable and water soluble (in accordance with ISO 15380 standard). These are the ideal lubricants for the marine, transportation, agriculture, forestry and hydroelectric sectors because they help to safeguard sensitive environments.
A material is said to be biodegradable if it is decomposed by micro-organisms like bacteria, fungi and algae.
In compliance with : OCDE 301B __ ASTM D-6046-98a (PW1, TW1, TS1) __ ISO 9439 and OPPTS 85.3110 directives, Shell-PANOLIN® chose the ultimate biodegradability – a complete degradation of an organic compound by micro-organisms leading to the production of CO2, water, mineral salts, etc. The results are expressed in % of elimination within a maturity period of 28 days.