Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 32 is an advanced synthetic alkylated benzene-based lubricant designed for a wide range of refrigeration compressors using most refrigerants except HFCs.
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Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 32

Old product name: Shell Clavus Oil AB

Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 32 is an advanced synthetic alkylated benzene-based lubricant designed for a wide range of refrigeration compressors using most refrigerants except HFCs.

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Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 32

( Previously named: Shell Clavus Oil AB )

High-performance synthetic lubricant for diverse refrigeration systems

  • Alkylated benzene formulation for high solvency and system cleanliness

  • Compatible with a wide range of refrigerants including R717 (ammonia), R744 (CO₂), R12, R22, and R290

  • Excellent high-temperature stability and oxidation resistance

  • Long oil drain intervals due to superior deposit and sludge control

  • Fully miscible with mineral oils and PAO-based lubricants

  • Can be used as a flushing fluid in turbine oil circuits

  • Suitable for open, semi-hermetic, and hermetic compressors

  • Formerly known as Shell Clavus Oil AB

Global Product Code: 001D8398



Application:

Shell Refrigeration Oil S4 FR-V 32 is a synthetic refrigeration compressor lubricant based on alkylated benzene technology. It is designed to meet the lubrication demands of compressors using most common refrigerants—excluding HFCs—and is effective across commercial, domestic, and industrial systems. This product was formerly known as Shell Clavus Oil AB.

Performance Features & Benefits:

  • System Efficiency: High solvency ensures system cleanliness and refrigerant performance.
  • Extended Maintenance: Outstanding oxidation stability leads to longer oil life, even under high compressor discharge temperatures.
  • Deposit Control: Reduces formation of sludge and deposits, increasing oil drain intervals compared to mineral-based oils.
  • Compatibility: Fully miscible with mineral oils, alkylated benzenes, and PAO lubricants; works with most sealing materials.

Main Application Areas:

  • Open, semi-hermetic, and hermetic refrigeration compressors
  • Rotary and reciprocating compressor types
  • Systems using R717 (ammonia), R744 (CO₂), R12, R22, and R290 (propane)
  • Flushing fluid in turbine oil systems

Specifications & Approvals:

  • DIN 51503: KAA, KC

Environmental & Safety Information:

  • Avoid skin contact. Use impervious gloves when handling used oil.
  • Wash with soap and water after contact with skin.
  • Do not release into the environment. Dispose of used oil at authorized collection points.
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available via inquiry

Technical Specifications:

Property Typical Value Method
ISO Viscosity Grade 32 ISO 3448
Refrigerator Oil Group KAA, KC DIN 51503
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40 °C 29 mm²/s ISO 3104
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 °C 4.1 mm²/s ISO 3104
Density @ 15 °C 870 kg/m³ ISO 12185
Flash Point (COC) 180 °C ASTM D92
Pour Point -45 °C ASTM D97
Neutralisation Number (TAN) 0.04 mg KOH/g ASTM D664
Floc Point with R12/R22/R290 -50 °C DIN 51351
Refrigerant Stability @ 250 °C (R12/R22/R290) 96 °C DIN 51393
Miscibility Miscible across full refrigeration temperature range —

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