Technical Data Sheet
Shell Risella X 420
GtL Technical White Oil
Shell Risella X 420 is a hydocarbon fluid based on Shell Gas-to-Liquid Technology. It´s highly saturated with a
high degree of iso paraffinic structures and is almost odourless and very stable in colour.
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
For a full listing of equipment approvals and
recommendations, please consult your local Shell
Technical Helpdesk.
Typical Physical Characteristics
Properties Method Shell Risella X 420
Colour (Saybolt) ASTM D156 +30
Density @ 150C kg/m3 ISO 12185 816
Refractive Index 0
@ 20 C ASTM D1218 1.454
Viscosity Index ISO 2909 130
Flashpoint COC 0
C ISO 2592 230
Pour Point 0
C ISO 3016 -36
Kinematic Viscosity 0
@ 20 C mm /s2 ISO 3104 40
Kinematic Viscosity 0
@ 40 C mm /s2 ISO 3104 18.0
Kinematic Viscosity @ 100 C 0
mm /s2 ISO 3104 4.1
Aniline Point 0
C ISO 2977 120
Sulphur mg/kg ISO 14596 <5
Evaporation Loss 22h/107 C 0
%m ASTM D972 0.12
Noack Volatility 1h/250 C 0
%m ASTM D5800 12
Purity Requirements for Technical White Oil FDA 178.3620 (b) Pass
These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification,
variations in these characteristics may occur.
Health, Safety & Environment
· Health and Safety
Shell Risella X 420 is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended
application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained.
Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.
Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from your
Shell representative.
· Protect the Environment
Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
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Additional Information
· Advice
Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.
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