Technical Data Sheet

• Extra Performance
• Meets IEC 60296 - Higher
Shell Diala S4 ZX-I Oxidation Stability & Low Sulphur
Content

Premium Inhibited Electrical Insulating Oil

Shell Diala S4 ZX-I is the new electrical insulating oil from Shell designed to meet the challenges presented by
the latest power transformers. It offers an extended oil life with the peace of mind of zero sulphur content.
Shell Diala S4 ZX-I is manufactured from zero sulphur base oils produced using Shell’s GTL (gas-to-liquid)
technology. These base oils offer a high degree of compositional consistency and have an excellent response to
anti-oxidant. In addition they are globally available and free from PCBs, DBDS and passivators.
Shell Diala S4 ZX-I meets both the established and new industry copper corrosion tests.

Performance, Features & Benefits Shell Diala S4 ZX-I is specially dried and handled to achieve

· Extended oil life a low water content and retain a high breakdown voltage at
point of delivery. This enables it to be used in many
Shell Diala S4 ZX-I is a fully inhibited oil giving outstanding
applications without further treatment.
oxidation performance and an extended oil life. Shell Diala
S4 ZX-I is also suitable for use in highly loaded Main Applications
applications.

· Transformer protection

Shell Diala S4 ZX-I is manufactured from a zero sulphur*

base oil, making it intrinsically non-corrosive towards
Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
copper, without the need for passivation or other additives.

Shell Diala S4 ZX-I meets all relevant tests for copper

· IEC 60296 (2012): Table 2 Transformer Oil (I) (Inhibited oil)
Section 7.1 (“Higher oxidation stability & low sulphur
corrosion, namely the established DIN 51353 (Silver Strip
content”)
Test), ASTM D1275, and also the latest more severe tests:
For a full listing of equipment approvals and
IEC 62535 and ASTM D1275B.
recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
*Sulphur content below 1ppm detection limit of ASTM
Help Desk.
D5185

· System efficiency

The good low temperature viscometric properties of the oil

ensure proper heat transfer inside the transformer, even
from very low starting temperatures.

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method IEC Table 2 + IEC Table 2 + Shell Diala S4 ZX-I

section 7.1 section 7.1 Typical
minimum maximum
Appearance IEC 60296 Clear, free from Clear, free from Complies
sediment and sediment and
suspended matter suspended matter
Density @200C kg/m3 ISO 3675 895 805

Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s ISO 3104 12 9.9

Kinematic Viscosity @-300C mm2/s ISO 3104 1 800 523

Flashpoint P.M. 0
C ISO 2719 135 191

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Properties Method IEC Table 2 + IEC Table 2 + Shell Diala S4 ZX-I
section 7.1 section 7.1 Typical
minimum maximum
Pour Point 0
C ISO 3016 -40 -42

Neutralisation value mg KOH/g IEC 62021-1 0.01 0.01

Total Sulphur Content mg/kg ASTM D5185 Section 7.1 limit 500 1

Corrosive Sulphur DIN 51353 Not corrosive Not corrosive

Potentially Corrosive IEC 62535 Not corrosive Not corrosive

Sulphur

Corrosive Sulphur ASTM D1275B * Not corrosive

Breakdown Voltage kV IEC 60156 30 70

Untreated

Breakdown Voltage After kV IEC 60156 70 78

Treatment

Dielectric Dissipation Factor @900C DDF IEC 60247 0.005 0.001

Oxidation Stability 500h / IEC 61125 C Section 7.1 Limits Section 7.1 Limits
1200C

Total Acidity mg KOH/g IEC 61125 C 0.3 0.02

Sludge %m IEC 61125 C 0.05 0.01

Dielectric Dissipation Factor DDF IEC 61125 C 0.05 0.001

@900C

Water content (Drums/IBC) mg/kg IEC 60296 40 14

maximum

Water content (Bulk) mg/kg IEC 60296 30 14

maximum

2-Furfural and related mg/kg IEC 61198 Not detectable Complies

compounds content

Metal passivator additives mg/kg IEC 60666 Not detectable Complies

Oxidation inhibitor content % mass 0.2

(DBPC)

PCA Content % mass IP346 3 Complies

PCB content mg/kg IEC 61619 Not detectable Complies

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification,
variations in these characteristics may occur.

*Sulphur content below 1ppm detection limit of ASTM D5185.

Health, Safety & Environment

· Health and Safety

Shell Diala S4 ZX-I 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.

Shell Diala S4 ZX-I is free from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB). 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
http://www.epc.shell.com/

· Protect the Environment

Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

Additional Information

· Storage precautions

The critical electrical properties of Shell Diala are easily compromised by trace contamination with foreign material. Typically
encountered contaminants include moisture, particles, fibres and surfactants. Therefore, it is imperative that electrical
insulating oils be kept clean and dry. It is strongly recommended that storage containers be dedicated for electrical service

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 and include air-tight seals. It is further recommended that electrical insulating oils are stored indoors in climate-controlled
environments.

· Advice

Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.

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