Shell Catenex Oil S 925 is a high-quality paraffinic process oil designed for general-purpose industrial applications, offering excellent stability, light color, and low aromatic content for reliable formulation performance.
Refined paraffinic process oil for extender and carrier applications
Manufactured via solvent extraction for consistent quality
Light colour (ASTM 0.5) and low aromatic content
Excellent oxidative and thermal stability
Low pour point (-15 °C) and high flash point (220 °C)
Low sulphur content (0.15%) and PCA below 3%
Suitable for use as an extender or carrier fluid in industrial formulations
Global Product Code: 901L2652
Shell Catenex Oil S 925 is a refined paraffinic process oil developed through solvent extraction, tailored for use in general industrial applications where extender or carrier oil performance is required. Its low sulphur and aromatic content, combined with good thermal properties, make it suitable for consistent, high-purity formulation needs.
| Property | Typical Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Colour (ASTM) | 0.5 | ASTM D1500 |
| Density @ 15°C | 867 kg/m³ | ISO 12185 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.476 | ASTM D1218 |
| Flash Point (COC) | 220 °C | ISO 2592 |
| Pour Point | -15 °C | ISO 3016 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 20°C | 81 mm²/s | ISO 3104 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C | 30 mm²/s | ISO 3104 |
| Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C | 5.1 mm²/s | ISO 3104 |
| Sulphur Content | 0.15% m/m | ISO 14596 |
| Carbon Type Distribution — Aromatic (C/A) | 2% | DIN 51378 / ASTM D2140 mod. |
| Carbon Type Distribution — Naphthenic (C/N) | 34% | DIN 51378 / ASTM D2140 mod. |
| Carbon Type Distribution — Paraffinic (C/P) | 64% | DIN 51378 / ASTM D2140 mod. |
| Refractive Intercept | 1.0437 | DIN 51378 |
| Viscosity Gravity Constant (VGC) | 0.812 | DIN 51378 |
| Aniline Point | 105 °C | ISO 2977 |
| Clay Gel Analysis — Polar Components | 0.2% m/m | ASTM D2007 |
| Clay Gel Analysis — Aromatic Components | 12.8% m/m | ASTM D2007 |
| Clay Gel Analysis — Saturated Components | 87.0% m/m | ASTM D2007 |
| Evaporation Loss (22h @ 107°C) | 0.8% m/m | ASTM D972 |
| Noack Volatility (1h @ 250°C) | 16% m/m | ASTM D5800 |
| PCA Content (DMSO Method) | <3% m/m | IP 346 |