Shell Albida EP2

Top quality, high temperature, extreme pressure multi-purpose

grease
Shell Albida EP 2 is a high performance, multipurpose, extreme pressure grease designed to
lubricate the ball, roller and plain bearings found in marine equipment subject to high
temperature and heavy load. It is also suitable for bearings which are subject to high levels of
vibration and in cases where water or moisture are present.
Shell Albida EP 2 is based on a blend of high viscosity index mineral oils, a lithium complex
soap thickener and lead free extreme pressure additives.
Shell Albida EP 2 operates well in the temperature range –15 C to + 150 C

Main Applications Typical Physical Characteristics

• Heavy duty bearings and the general lubrication Shell Albida Grease EP
of marine equipment. NLGI Consistency 2
• Ball, roller and plain bearings operating at high Colour Dark Brown
temperature and under heavy load.
Soap Type LiCx
Performance Benefits Base Oil (type) Mineral
Kinematic Viscosity
@ 40°C cSt 220
Lower Maintenance Costs
@100°C cSt 19
• Reduced grease consumption due to good
(IP 71/ASTM-D445)
resistance to water washout, leakage and
vibration Cone Penetration
• Reduced downtime and maintenance costs due to Worked @ 25°C 0.1 mm 280
extended greasing intervals (IP 50/ASTM-D217)
• No need to use expensive synthetic alternative Dropping Point
greases °C 260
(IP 132)
Re-assurance Pumpability
• Shell Albida EP 2 is lead & nitrite free and safe Long distance Fair
to use
These characteristics are typical of current production.
Whilst future production will conform to Shell’s
Advice specification, variations in these characteristics may
occur.
Advice on applications not covered in this leaflet may
be obtained from your Shell representative.
Health & Safety

Shell Albida EP 2 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
the skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After
skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.

For more information please contact your Shell Marine Products Representative or refer to the Port Services Guide on our website: www.shell.com/marine
Shell is not liable for application/advice errors when Product Data Sheets/Material Safety Data Sheets are obtained from non-official sources/sites other
than the official website as shown above.

Shell Albida EP2.doc July 2005