BitCool BC-888 vs Shell Immersion Cooling Fluid S5 LX
Two PFAS-free single-phase immersion cooling fluids for data centres.
// Key differences
- Base: BitCool is a synthetic hydrocarbon; Shell S5 LX is a GTL (gas-to-liquid) fluid.
- Compare flash point, viscosity and low-temperature limits in the table below.
Choose BitCool BC-888 for:
Crypto-mining and ASIC immersion tanks.
Choose Shell Immersion Cooling Fluid S5 LX for:
Enterprise data centres requiring a major-supplier fluid.
Full specification comparison
| Parameter | BitCool BC-888 | Shell Immersion Cooling Fluid S5 LX |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Engineered Fluids | Shell |
| Category | Electronic & Immersion Cooling | Electronic & Immersion Cooling |
| Temperature range | -40°C … +150°C | -36°C … +120°C |
| Standards / approvals | REACH / RoHS | REACH / RoHS |
| Chemistry | Synthetic hydrocarbon dielectric | GTL synthetic base oil |
| Operating temperature | -40°C … +150°C | -36°C … +120°C |
| Cooling mode | Single-phase immersion | Single-phase immersion |
| Dielectric | Yes | Yes |
| PFAS | Free | Free |
| Specification | REACH / RoHS | REACH / RoHS |
| TDS & quote | TDS & quote |
Data compiled from manufacturer data sheets — confirm critical values with the official TDS.
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