Technical Data Sheet

• EXTRA PROTECTION FROM

Shell Argina S5 40 DEPOSITS AND CORROSION
• EXTENDED OIL LIFE

Lubricants for medium-speed trunk piston engines

Shell Argina S5 40 is a multifunctional crankcase lubricant for highly rated medium-speed diesel engines
operating on residual fuel. Shell Argina S5 40 has a BN of 55 and is designed for the latest high output and low
oil consumption engines.

Performance, Features & Benefits Main Applications

· Extended oil life Medium-speed industrial or marine propulsion and auxiliary

engines, burning residual fuel oils, which create conditions of
Shell Argina S5 40 is a BN55 oil which has been optimised
to resist oxidation, maintain BN and viscosity in order to very high oil stress. These conditions usually occur:

reduce the amount of oil sweetening that is required. · In newer, high output engine designs and especially DF
(duel fuel) engines
Please contact your Shell technical representative who will
be able to offer additional support in product selection and · Where oil consumption is < 0.5 g/kWh
guidance on extending oil life and minimising sweetening.
· Where load factors are >90%

· Engine protection
Shell Argina S5 40 has the highest detergency of all the
· Where fuels with sulphur >3% are in use

Note: Due to its high base number 55, this oil has a high ash
Shell Argina products, leading to exceptionally clean
content. To avoid excessive ash deposits, do not use with
crankcase, valve deck and pistons. The formulation has
low sulphur fuels, or engines with high oil consumption. For
been further optimised to reduce deposits in critical areas,
these applications other products in the Shell Argina family
e.g. piston undercrown.
may be more suitable.
· System efficiency
Shell Argina S5 40 has a high detergency/low dispersancy
Advice on applications not covered in this leaflet may be
obtained from your Shell Representative.
formulation in order to effectively release contaminants and
water in centrifugal separators. Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations

Shell Argina S5 40 can be used to top up engines already Shell Argina S5 40 is approved by Wartsila and MAN

running on any other member of the Argina family, giving For a full listing of equipment approvals and
immediate control of BN without the need for an oil change. recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
Helpdesk.

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method Shell Argina S5 40

SAE grade (viscosity class) 40

Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s ASTM D445 123

Kinematic Viscosity @1000C mm2/s ASTM D445 13.7

Viscosity Index ASTM D2270 108

Density @150C kg/m3 ASTM D4052 920

Flash Point 0
C ASTM D93 230

Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -21

Base Number mg KOH/g ASTM D2896 55

Sulphated Ash % m/m ASTM D874 6.8

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Properties Method Shell Argina S5 40
Load Carrying Capacity (FZG Gear Machine) Failure load stage ISO 14635-1 11
A/8.3/90

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 Argina S5 40 is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended
application and good standards of industrial and 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
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

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

· Oil Condition Monitoring

Shell RLA engine condition monitoring service enables the ship operator to monitor the condition of the oil and equipment
and to take remedial action when necessary. This helps to avioid breakdowns and costly downtime.
Shell RLA OPICA is an integrated software system enabling RLA data to be received electronically in the office and/or on
the vessel. It contains powerful data management and graphics, enabling efficiency gains in report handling and machine
condition monitoring.

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