Shell Melina S is a premium performance 5 TBN lubricant based on a blend of highly

refined high viscosity index mineral oils and a carefully balanced selection of additives
incorporating Shell's advanced salicylate technology.
It is one of a family of low speed diesel engine lubricants designed to provide the
highest levels of machinery protection in today's highly rated marine engines.

Applications z Air release and antifoam properties

Carefully selected additives ensures quick air
z Marine low-speed diesel engine crankcase release without excessive foaming
and piston cooling systems
z Turbochargers z Extreme pressure properties
To suit many gear oil applications
z Geared transmissions
z Oil-lubricated stern-tubes
Performance Data
z Deck machinery
Shell Centrifuge Test *
z Other ancillary equipment requiring an SAE
Water content % vol. 0.03
30 oil Fall in TBN-E mg KOH/g 0.55
N.B. Shell Melina S is not recommended for
trunk-piston engines. Where a multi-purpose oil Rust test
Salt water pass
suitable for such engines is needed, Shell Melina
(ASTM-D665B)
Oil should be used.
Gear rig test
FZG (A/8.3/90) Fail stage 11
Performance Features (DIN 51354)

z Good alkalinity
Neutralises the strong, highly corrosive,
acids contained in the products of
combustion which might contaminate the
system as a result of cylinder oil draining
leaking past piston rod glands
z Excellent resistance to corrosion
Provides effective protection of all metal
surfaces from corrosion by salt water
z Oxidation stability
Combats thermal degradation, particularly
where the oil is used for piston cooling
z Excellent detergency
Keeps crankcases and under piston spaces
clean
z Good water shedding properties
Easy removal of contaminating water by
centrifuge
z Resistant to microbiological degradation
Long oil life
Foaming test
foam after 10 mins. blowing ml 0
foam after 5 mins. blowing ml 0
(ASTM-D892)
*Oil is circulated through an Alfa-Laval centrifuge at 85°C.
Water at 95°C is injected to maintain a level of 5% vol. for 25
passes (2 hours). The water is then switched off; a further 10
dry passes complete the test.
Manufacturer's approvals
Shell Melina S is approved by all major low
speed diesel engine manufacturers.
Purification
Normal purification equipment and practices for
crankcase lubricants should be used to ensure
that Shell Melina S Oil does not become over
burdened with contaminants and water. Water
washing when centrifuging is completely
unnecessary as a normal practice because the

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formulation gives adequate protection against Compatibility
contaminant acids. Shell Melina S is completely miscible and
compatible with Shell Melina Oil

Typical Physical Characteristics Health & Safety

Shell Melina S is unlikely to present any
Melina S 30
significant health or safety hazard when properly
used in the recommended application, and good
SAE Viscosity Grade 30
standards of industrial and personal hygiene are
maintained.
Kinematic Viscosity
@ 40°C mm²/s 104.0 Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves
100°C mm²/s 11.6 with used oil. After skin contact, wash
(IP 71/ASTM-D445) immediately with soap and water.

Density @ 15°C kg/l 0.888 For further guidance on Product Health & Safety
(IP 365/ASTM-D1298) refer to the appropriate Shell Product Safety Data
Sheet.
Flash Point °C 227
(Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) Protect the environment
(IP 34/ASTM-D93) Take used oil to an authorised collection point.
Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
Pour Point °C -18
(IP 15/ASTM-D97) Advice
Advice on applications not covered in this leaflet
TBN-E may be obtained from your Shell Representative.
5.0
mg KOH/g For contact details see page ii at the front of the
(ASTM-D2896)
binder.
These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst
future production will conform to Shell's specification
variations in these characteristics may occur.

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