Overview
EN590 is the European standard for automotive diesel fuel. The 10 ppm grade, also known as ultra-low-sulphur diesel (ULSD), contains no more than 10 mg/kg of sulphur and is required for modern diesel engines with exhaust after-treatment systems.
BRONCI coordinates the supply of EN590 10 ppm for fuel distributors, transport and logistics fleets, construction and mining operators, and power generation users. We work with qualified refineries and established storage terminals, and every cargo is checked by an independent inspector before loading.
Typical EN 590 Specification
| Parameter | Typical value / limit |
|---|---|
| Sulphur content | max 10 mg/kg |
| Cetane number | min 51.0 |
| Cetane index | min 46.0 |
| Density at 15 °C | 820 – 845 kg/m³ |
| Flash point | above 55 °C |
| Viscosity at 40 °C | 2.0 – 4.5 mm²/s |
| Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons | max 8.0 % m/m |
| FAME content | max 7.0 % v/v |
| Water content | max 200 mg/kg |
| Lubricity (WSD at 60 °C) | max 460 µm |
| Distillation, 95 % recovered | max 360 °C |
| Cold filter plugging point (CFPP) | Summer or winter grade, according to destination climate |
Values are typical limits of the EN 590 standard. Final specifications are agreed in each contract and confirmed by independent inspection at the loading port.
Applications
- Road transport and logistics fleets
- Fuel distribution and retail networks
- Construction, mining and agricultural machinery
- Back-up and off-grid power generation
- Industrial boilers and heating
Supply Terms
- Delivery basis: FOB, CFR, CIF or DAP, depending on origin and destination
- Shipment: Spot cargoes and term contracts, by vessel or from storage terminals
- Inspection: SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas or an equivalent independent inspector at the loading port
- Payment: Irrevocable documentary letter of credit from a first-class bank, or other instruments agreed in the contract
How We Work
Every enquiry follows the same disciplined process: counterparty verification (KYC), sanctions screening, a written offer, a signed sales contract and independent quality and quantity inspection. Read more about our compliance standards and transaction procedure.