EURODIESEL 5 (EN 590 or ULSD 10PPM)
EN 590 is an automotive diesel that is produced according to industry-imposed specifications of ISO in Paris.This fuel obtains up to 40% more mileage per weight unit of fuel. It is a popular choice as it is known to present less harmful emissions than a number of other fuels.
Fuels sold within the European Union must meet with EN590 physical properties.
ULSD is Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel which is almost the only type of fuel that is used in Europe and North America. This is a preferred fuel as it boasts much lower sulphur content than other fuels. Heavy processing techniques are carried out on the fuel to remove the high sulphur levels which results in this particular type of fuel offering lower fuel economy. This of course affects transport costs and the cost of the actual fuel. There is no one single set of specifications for this particular product.
| Appearance at 25˚C | Max 1 |
| Ash content | Max 0.01% Wt |
| Carbon residue (10% distillation) | Max 0.2% mass |
| Sulfur content | Max 10 ppm |
| Cetane Index | Min 46 |
| Cloud point | Max -1˚C |
| Colour | Max 2 |
| Conductivity at 20˚C | Min 150 pS/m |
| Copper corrosion (3 hrs at 50˚C) | Max Class 1 |
| Density @ 15 C g/ml | Min-Max 0.820-0.845 |
| Distillation | Max 360˚C |
| Distillation % volume recovered at 250˚C | Max 65.0% |
| Distillation % volume recovered at 350˚C | Min 85.0% |
| Flash point | Min 64˚C |
| Lubricity (corrected wear scar diameter at 60˚C | 460 microns |
| Odour | Merchantable |
| Oxidation stability | Max 25 mg/L |
| Particulate matter | Max 24 mg/kg |
| Viscosity at 40˚C | Min-Max 2.0-4.5 cSt |
| Water content | Max 100 mg/kg |
| Water & sediment | Max 0.05% volume |
Specifications for Diesel EN590
Quality of D-2 GAS (DIESEL) OIL EN 590 delivered under the present contract should meet to requirements of GOST 305-82, switching, but not being limited to the requirements of the below mentioned specification.
COMPONENTS: THE AGREED TABLE FOR D-2 GAS (DIESEL) OIL EN 590
| TEST | SPEC | UNIT | RESULTS |
| Densityat15˚C | REPORT | Kg/L | 0.840 |
| REPORT | Kg/L | 0,845 | |
| COLOUR | 25 Max | - | 1.10 |
| Distillation at 90% Recovered | 370 Max | ?C | 365.7 |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 40 ?C | 1.5 – 5.8 | cst | 4.0(typical) |
| Sulphur | 0.0010 Max | Wt | 0.0010 |
| 10 ppm | |||
| Carbon Residue (10% Residue) | 0.1 Max | Wt | < 0.1 (typical) |
| Flash Point | 56 Min | ?C | 60.0 |
| Total Acid Number | 0.25 Max | Mg KOH/g | 0.1 (typical) |
| Strong Acid Number | Nil | Mg KOH/g | Nil (typical) |
| Water by Distillation | Max 200 | Mg/kg | |
| Ash | Max 0.01 | % wt | 0.002 (typical) |
| Cetane Index | 47 Min | - | 55 |
| Pour Point | ?C | -10 | |
| Sediment by Extraction | 0.01 Max | Wt % | < 0.01 (typical) |
| Copper Corrosion | 1 Max | - | 1B |
| Cold Filter Plugging
Point Summer Intermediate Winter |
°C | - 5- 11- 20 |