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