The ABCs of Biodegradable Lubricants
When it comes to performance, protecting your equipment shouldn’t come at the cost of the environment. That’s where biodegradable lubricants come in. Unlike traditional petroleum based oils, biodegradable lubricants are designed to break down naturally in the environment, reducing the risk of long-term contamination to soil and water sources.
What are biodegradable lubricants?
Biodegradability gives an indication of how long a chemical will persist in the environment, particularly important when events such as accidental spills or leaks of fluid or waste disposal occur.
Biodegradable is the process of chemical breakdown or transformation of a material caused by organisms or their enzymes, and it gives an indication of how long a fully formulated lubricant will persist in the environment.
The difference between ‘biodegradable’ and ‘environmentally acceptable’?
In addition to being highly biodegradable, an ‘environmentally acceptable lubricant’ will also have low toxicity towards plants and animals in the environment and will not bioaccumulate, as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency– all while still being capable of meeting minimum requirements for technical performance.
How can Breaux Petroleum help?
At Breaux Petroleum, we’re proud to offer Shell PANOLIN biodegradable lubricants, a premium, high-performance solution engineered with sustainability in mind. Shell PANOLIN products not only meet rigorous environmental standards but also deliver excellent wear protection, oxidation stability, and long service life. This means you don’t have to sacrifice performance to go green. Whether you’re operating heavy machinery, hydraulic systems, or marine vessels, Shell PANOLIN offers a reliable and responsible alternative.
High performance biodegradable lubricants help customers to manage their product related sustainability needs while protecting their equipment and the ecosystems they operate in. Our team is here to help you make the switch. Learn more about our PANOLIN offerings here.