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RELIABLE PERFORMANCE
Shell Refrigeration Oil S2 FR-A
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• COMPATIBLE WITH NH3
Refrigerator Compressor Lubricant

Shell Refrigeration Oil S2 FR-A is a low miscibility compressor lubricant intended for use in
refrigeration compressors using Ammonia refrigerant. It is formulated from specially refined
paraffinic base oils in combination with additives selected to minimise system deposits and
provide long service life.

. It can also be used in systems using

Performance benefits hydrocarbons such as propane (R290)

• System efficiency Shell Refrigeration Oil S2 FR-A is not

Shell Refrigeration Oil S2 FR-A has been specially recommended for use with CFC, HCFC or HFC
optimised for use in systems where oil separation is refrigerants such as R12, R22 or R134a.
required. It has been designed to reduce “light end”
oil carryover; this minimises oil thickening in the
• Seal compatibility
compressor and reduces oil coating of internal
Shell Refrigeration Oil S2 FR-A is compatible with
evaporator surfaces thus maintaining overall system
efficiency. all commonly used sealing materials designed for
use with mineral oils.
• Extended maintenance intervals
• Lubricant compatibility
Shell Refrigeration Oil S2 FR-A has excellent high
Shell Refrigeration Oil S2 FR-A is completely
temperature and oxidation stability providing long
miscible with mineral oil, alkylated benzene and
service life even where high compressor discharge
PAO based lubricants.
temperatures are found.
In addition it is formulated to provide excellent
control of deposit and sludge formation resulting in Specifications and Approvals
extended oil drain intervals in comparison with Shell Refrigeration Oil S2 FR-A meets the
conventional mineral oil based refrigerator oils. requirements of DIN 51503 KAA and KE.

Applications Health and Safety

Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the
• Refrigerator compressors
appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet, which can
Shell Refrigeration Oil S2 FR-A is recommended for
be obtained from your Shell representative.
use in open-, semi-open and hermetic compressors
in domestic, commercial and industrial refrigeration
systems. It can be used in both rotary and Protect the environment
reciprocating compressor types Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do
not discharge into drains, soil or water.
• Refrigerant compatibility
Shell Refrigeration Oil S2 FR-A is recommended for
use with ammonia (R717) based refrigeration Advice
systems where it offers excellent performance, even Advice on applications not covered in this leaflet
under high compressor discharge temperatures, or may be obtained from your Shell representative.
down to evaporation temperatures of -30°C.

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Typical Physical Characteristics

IS O V iscosity G ra d e IS O 3 4 4 8 46 68
Re frig e ra to r o il D IN 5 1 5 0 3 KAA , KE
K in e m a tic V isco sity IS O 3 1 0 4
a t 4 0 °C m m 2/ s 46 68
a t 1 0 0 °C m m 2/ s 6 .7 9
Fla sh P o in t C O C °C IS O 2 5 9 2 218 232
Po u r Po in t °C IS O 3 0 1 6 -3 9 -3 9
D e n sity a t 1 5 °C kg / m 3 IS O 1 2 1 8 5 859 862
N e u tra lisa tion n u m b e r m g KO H/g A S TM D 6 6 4 (TA N )
co m p le te ly m iscib le w ith
M iscib ility w ith R 2 9 0 hyd ro ca rb o n b a se d
re frig e ra nts

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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