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EN 590 Automotive Diesel

Ultra-low-sulfur automotive gas oil for modern compression-ignition engines.

Commercial overview

Contract basis,
clearly defined.

RDN structures EN 590 cargoes against the expressly agreed standard edition, climate grade, FAME designation, destination requirements and independent certificate of quality. The matrix below is a widely used B7 reference profile; the signed contract and current official standard always prevail.

Reference basisReference profile — B7 road diesel
Detailed specification

Quality acceptance matrix

Values are commercial reference points—not an offer or automatic guarantee. Use the current official standard and agreed contract schedule for procurement.

ParameterReference requirementTest method / basis
Cetane number51.0 minimumEN ISO 5165
Cetane index46.0 minimumEN ISO 4264
Density at 15°C820–845 kg/m³EN ISO 12185 / ISO 3675
Sulfur10 mg/kg maximumEN ISO 20846 / 20884
Kinematic viscosity at 40°C2.00–4.50 mm²/sEN ISO 3104
Flash pointAbove 55°CEN ISO 2719
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons8.0% m/m maximumEN 12916
FAMEUp to 7.0% v/v for B7EN 14078
Carbon residue on 10% residue0.30% m/m maximumEN ISO 10370
Ash0.010% m/m maximumEN ISO 6245
Water200 mg/kg maximumEN ISO 12937
Total contamination24 mg/kg maximumEN 12662
Copper strip corrosionClass 1EN ISO 2160
Oxidation stability25 g/m³ maximumEN ISO 12205
Lubricity, corrected WSD 1.4 at 60°C460 µm maximumEN ISO 12156-1
Distillation — 95% recovered360°C maximumEN ISO 3405
CFPPClimate class / destination specificEN 116
Applications

Where the product is used

  • Road and logistics fleets
  • Mining and construction equipment
  • Bulk fuel distribution
  • Approved stationary diesel applications
Required documents

Transaction file

  • Refinery certificate of quality
  • Independent Q&Q report
  • Certificate of origin
  • Safety data sheet
  • Full cargo and shipping document set
Primary reference

Verify the current edition

Standards are revised over time. Procurement must confirm the current edition and destination law.

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