The Skydrol 500 series of fluids has the longest service history among phosphate ester

products. The first version, Skydrol 500, was introduced in 1952. Steady improvements

to the formulation led in 1978 to the current version, Skydrol 500B-4 which contains the

same breakthrough anti erosion additive and acid scavenger found in Skydrol LD-4. Skydrol

500B-4 is the most worker friendly of the aviation phosphate esters; it is least irritating to

skin and less prone to form mists which can be irritating to the respiratory tract. This has

given the product enormous popularity for use in work shops and indoor test stands.