GulfSea BD Hydraulic Oils

Product Description
GulfSea BD Hydraulic Oils are a range of environmentally sensitive, high performance and anti-wear AW lubricant products. These HEES fluids are based on fully saturated renewable esters and use state-of-theart ashless, zinc-free technology.

Applications
The GulfSea BD Hydraulic Oil range can be used in hydraulic applications in sensitive marine environments, where there is potential for fluid loss to occur and where water contamination is below 1000ppm . Typical applications include: CPPs Water Tight Doors Ramps Platforms Davits Cranes Winches Capstans Some designs of Stabilisers

Features
The GulfSea BD Hydraulic Oil range has an excellent viscosity temperature profile and unlike many high VI mineral hydraulic fluids, does not use viscosity index improvers and will not shear down in use. GulfSea BD Hydraulic Oils will outperform competing biodegradable hydraulic fluids in oxidation tests which indicate fluid life. They achieve up to 12,000 hours in the ASTM D-943 DRY TOST and over 800 minutes in the ASTM D-2272 RPVOT tests giving performance superior to many mineral oil based fluids. GulfSea BD Hydraulic Oils show biodegradability of greater than 60% in the 28 day OECD 301B test, and are considered practically non-toxic in the marine environment based on the following results: Fish LC50 exceeds 1000 mg/l Daphnia EC50 exceeds 1000 mg/l Algae EC50 exceeds 1000 mg/l

Due to continual product research and development, the information contained herein is subject to change without notification. Typical Properties may vary slightly.

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Benefits
Extended fluid life resulting in less equipment downtime Improved lubricity resulting in less wear and longer pump life Good extreme temperature performance (-35C to +100C) Good VI ensuring the fluid remains within the desired viscosity over a broader temperature range Good oxidative and thermal stability resulting in less fluid thickening and system failures Superior demulsification giving excellent water separation Good shear stability results in less viscosity loss, fewer fluid changes and prolonged pump life Good long term filterability resulting in less filter blockages and downtime

Performance
OXIDATION: Achieves up to 12,000 hours in the ASTM D-943 dry TOST oxidation test, easily exceeding other biodegradable hydraulic fluids and many mineral oil based fluids. WEAR PROTECTION: Provides excellent pump protection to meet the demands of modern hydraulic systems. It easily passes the DIN 51389-2 Vickers V104C pump test as required by DIN 51524-2 & 3. This is generally regarded as more severe than the ASTM D-2882 pump test for industrial hydraulic equipment. It passes FZG Load Stage 12, exceeding the requirements of DIN 51524-2 & 3. CORROSION: Passes the ASTM D-130 copper corrosion test (1b max). SEAL COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with the following elastomeric seal materials: Nitrile, Viton , Teflon, Nylon and PTFE. Depending on elastomer grade, it is also compatible with some silicone, polyacrylate and polyurethane elastomers. It should not be used in systems with neoprene, butyl rubber and EPDM. DEMULSIFICATION: Gives superior performance especially when mixed with seawater. HYDROLYTIC STABILITY: Outperforms similar products in the Rolls Royce 1006 Hydrolytic Stability test, resisting hydrolytic degradation from water contamination. In common with other biodegradable ester fluids, water content must be kept below 1000 ppm. FOAMING: Passes the foam test requirements of DIN 51524 and the air release requirements of DIN 51524 reducing the risk of pump damage through cavitation. VISCOSITY INDEX: Exceeds the requirements of DIN 51524-3 and passes the DIN 51350-6 KRL Shear Test. Provides an excellent viscosity temperature profile and unlike many high VI mineral hydraulic fluids, does not use viscosity index improvers and will not shear down in use.

Due to continual product research and development, the information contained herein is subject to change without notification. Typical Properties may vary slightly.

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Typical Properties
GulfSea Hydraulic Oils Appearance Viscosity @ 40C cSt Viscosity Index Density @ 15C kg/ltr Pour Point C BD 32 Pale Yellow 32 150 0.92 <-48 BD 46 Pale Yellow 46 151 0.89 <-35 BD 68 Pale Yellow 68 153 0.90 <-35 BD 100 Pale Yellow 100 138 0.91 <-35 >180

Flash Point (SETA) C >180 >180 >180 Shelf Life: Five years in original containers while stored out of direct sunlight

8 August 2013

Due to continual product research and development, the information contained herein is subject to change without notification. Typical Properties may vary slightly.

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GULF OIL MARINE LTD. 25th Floor, 3 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: +852 3693 0536 Fax: +852 3748 9960 Web: www.gulf-marine.com