Diesel EN590
Diesel EN590 is the European standard for automotive diesel: ultra-low sulphur (10 mg/kg max), cetane number 51 min and up to 7% biodiesel (FAME). It is the reference grade for road transport, fleets and fuel distributors in Europe, Africa and many import markets.
Diesel EN590 grades we supply
Where Diesel EN590 is used
Diesel EN590 is supplied as: EN590 10 ppm summer grade, EN590 10 ppm winter grade, EN590 Arctic grades on request. Grades and specifications can be matched to your destination market on request.
- 01Road transport, trucks and bus fleets
- 02Fuel distributors and retail station networks
- 03Construction, mining and agricultural machinery
- 04Back-up generators and off-grid power
Conforms to EN 590
Supplied to EN 590. Each cargo is tested for density, cetane, sulphur, flash point, distillation, water, lubricity and cold-flow properties, with results on the certificate of analysis.
Typical specifications — Diesel EN590
| Property | Unit | Min | Max | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density at 15°C | kg/m³ | 820 | 845 | EN ISO 12185 |
| Cetane number | – | 51 | – | EN ISO 5165 |
| Cetane index | – | 46 | – | EN ISO 4264 |
| Sulphur content | mg/kg | – | 10 | EN ISO 20846 |
| Flash point | °C | > 55 | – | EN ISO 2719 |
| Viscosity at 40°C | mm²/s | 2.0 | 4.5 | EN ISO 3104 |
| Distillation, 95% recovered | °C | – | 360 | EN ISO 3405 |
| Polycyclic aromatics | % m/m | – | 8 | EN 12916 |
| Water content | mg/kg | – | 200 | EN ISO 12937 |
| FAME content | % v/v | – | 7.0 | EN 14078 |
| Lubricity (WSD at 60°C) | µm | – | 460 | EN ISO 12156-1 |
| CFPP | °C | – | by season / climate | EN 116 |
Typical values based on EN 590. The binding specification for each cargo is the certificate of analysis issued at loading. Custom specifications are available on request.
Storing Diesel EN590
Tanks: Store in clean, dedicated steel tanks with floating or fixed roofs and vapour control. Drain water bottoms regularly.
Fire safety: Flammable liquid: keep away from ignition sources, earth and bond equipment during transfers, and keep firefighting equipment on site.
Contamination: Keep grades segregated, use clean lines and hoses, and sample on receipt to confirm the product matches the certificate.
Shelf life: Use stock in rotation. Long storage can lead to oxidation, water pick-up and microbial growth in middle distillates.
How we ship Diesel EN590
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Diesel EN590: common questions
What is Diesel EN590?+
Diesel EN590 is the European standard for automotive diesel: ultra-low sulphur (10 mg/kg max), cetane number 51 min and up to 7% biodiesel (FAME). It is the reference grade for road transport, fleets and fuel distributors in Europe, Africa and many import markets.
What is Diesel EN590 used for?+
Diesel EN590 is mainly used for: road transport, trucks and bus fleets; fuel distributors and retail station networks; construction, mining and agricultural machinery; back-up generators and off-grid power.
Which standard does WGV's Diesel EN590 meet?+
Supplied to EN 590. Each cargo is tested for density, cetane, sulphur, flash point, distillation, water, lubricity and cold-flow properties, with results on the certificate of analysis.
How is Diesel EN590 shipped?+
WGV Oil Trading ships Diesel EN590 by tanker vessel, road tankers or iso tanks, on FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP terms. Every cargo is inspected at the load port by SGS, Intertek or an equivalent independent inspector.
How do I get a price for Diesel EN590?+
Send the quantity, destination port, preferred Incoterms and timing through the quote form on this page, by WhatsApp on +34 663 192 105, or by email to sales@wgvoiltrading.com. WGV Oil Trading replies with a written offer the same day. Payment is by documentary LC, SBLC or TT against documents.