GPCDOC GTDS Shell Irus C (En) TDS
GPCDOC GTDS Shell Irus C (En) TDS
Shell Irus C
High performance HFC-type fire-resistant hydraulic fluid
Shell Irus Fluid C is an advanced water-glycol fire resistant hydraulic fluid containing powerful additives to enhance its
anti-wear, anti-corrosion and anti-oxidation properties. The water content is approximately 40% by weight.
risk both in presence of flames and hot surfaces. lightly loaded ball and roller bearings designed to operate with
· Excellent components and fluid duration water glycol fluids. However, in common with other water-
based fluids a reduction in bearing life can be expected. This
This guarantees reliable operation especially compared with
will normally be included in the 'derating' made by the pump
fluids of older technologies.
manufacturer.
· Improved wear performances against minimum industry In order to increase the reliability of the system and reduce its
standard
maintenance costs it is important that all components are
As demonstrated in the vane pump testing required by the 7th
checked with their manufacturer to ascertain whether they are
Lux. Report the product offers significantly better antiwear
suitable/compatible with water glycol products.
performances than the minimum required by the standard.
· Irus C is tested and approved by the UK Health and Safety Extractive Industry 7th Edition 4746/10/91” also known as
“7th report of Luxembourg”.
Laboratory (Buxton) for fire resistance according to European
legislative requirements. For a full listing of equipment approvals and recommendations,
· Resistance to flame (UK) test - Lux 7th 3.1.2 please consult your local Shell Technical Helpdesk.
Pour Point 0
C ISO 3016 -57
These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification, variations in
these characteristics may occur.
Health, Safety & Environment
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 Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
http://www.epc.shell.com/
Additional Information
· Advice
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.