EN 590 is the current standard for all automotive diesel fuel sold in the European Union member states and other European countries. This grade of fuel is also called ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) Parameter Unit Minimum Maximum Typical Appearance Clear & bright, Cherry Red, Free from visible sediment. Pass Density at 15°C kg/m³ 0.820 0.860 Kinematic viscosity at 40°C mm²/s 1.5 5.5 3.0 Carbon residue (Ramsbottom on 10% residue) % (m/m) 0.30 0.10 Distillation recovery at 250°C % (v/v) 65 42 Distillation recovery at 350C % (v/v) 85 92 Flash point (PMCC) °C 56 >62 Water content mg/kg 200