EN 590 Diesel: What B2B Buyers Need to Know About European Fuel Standards Keyword Focus: EN 590

In any industrial fuel procurement exercise, EN 590 is one of the lesser standards to be made familiar with as a buyer, but nevertheless as a B2B purchaser within the UK or Europe, as it is important that you understand the standard diesel that will allow you to have compatible equipment, be legally operating an oil product, and ultimately, ensure you are doing business sustainably. What Is EN 590 Diesel? EN 590 is the European Norm that describes the physical and chemical specifications of automotive diesel fuel. Its aim is to and defined the specifications, so that there is uniformity in automotive fuel quality across the UK's and EU's markets - and in specifying the following parameters: Cetane number Sulphur content Density Flash point Cold filter plugging point (important for winter grades) Since its introduction, EN 590 has been regularly updated to reflect stricter environmental regulations—notably the move toward ultra-low sulphur diesel (max 10 ppm sulphur). Why EN 590...