Corporations and institutions are under increasing pressure to ensure their activities do not damage the environment. A call for change is evident from the growth in strict governing standards and legislation designed to encourage better stewardship of the environment.

Shell MIDEL transformer fluids combine fire resistance with readily biodegradable ester base oils, as determined by OECD 301 test methods. Compared with conventional mineral oils, these properties can help reduce the potential environmental impact of accidental leaks or spills in aquatic environments while supporting reliable transformer protection (EPA publication 800-R-11-002).

The high fire point of Shell MIDEL fluids can also reduce fire protection requirements around the transformer and so potentially reducing civil costs.