Shell Diala Oil B

Electrical insulating oil

Shell Diala Oil B is an uninhibited electrical insulating fluid, for use where
normal oxidation resistance is required.
It is a highly refined naphthenic mineral oil with natural low pour point
characteristics.
Advice on applications not covered in this
Applications leaflet may be obtained from your Shell
Shell Diala Oil B is primarily intended for use in: Representative
z Transformers
z Circuit breakers Storage Precautions
z Oil-filled switches The critical electrical properties of Shell Diala
Oil B are easily compromised by minute
z An insulator and arc extinguishing agent in concentrations of contaminants. Typically
switchgear and circuit breakers encountered contaminants include moisture,
particulate, fibres and surfactants. Therefore,
it is imperative that electrical insulating oils be
Performance Features kept clean and dry.
z Highly resistant to oxidative
degradation It is strongly recommended that storage
Resists the formation of oxidation containers be dedicated for electrical service
products that can reduce the ability of the and include air-tight seals. It is further
oil to insulate and cool electrical windings recommended that electrical insulating oils be
z Rapid heat transfer properties stored indoors in climate-controlled
An essential quality in electrical insulating environments.
systems
z Compatible with construction materials
Compatible with all common construction Typical Physical Characteristics
materials used in electrical systems.
z Outstanding low temperature Shell Diala Oil B
properties
Without the need for pour point Kinematic Viscosity
depressants @ -15°C cSt 600
Shell Diala Oil B does not contain PCB's 20°C cSt 36
40°C cSt 14
Performance Specifications
Shell Diala Oil B meets the following Density @ 15°C kg/l 0.880
specifications:
Flash Point °C (PMCC) 150
IEC 296 Class 1
BS 148 (1972) Pour Point °C <-50

Health & Safety Dielectric Strength kV >50

Shell Diala Oil B is unlikely to present any
significant health or safety hazard when Dielectric Dissipation 0.002
properly used in the recommended application, factor at 90°C
and good standards of industrial and personal
hygiene are maintained.
These characteristics are typical of current production.
For further guidance on Product Health & Whilst future production will conform to Shell’s
specification variations in these characteristics may occur.
Safety refer to the appropriate Shell Product
Safety Data Sheet.

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