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This European Standard specifies a method for determining contamination as the content of undissolved substances in diesel fuel containing up to 5 % (V/V) fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) and in 100 % (V/V) FAME from 6 mg/kg to 30 mg/kg. This standard applies to liquid petroleum products having a kinematic viscosity not exceeding 8 mm2/s at 20 °C, or 5 mm2/s at 40 °C, e.g. diesel fuel as specified in EN 590 or light fuel oils. Although the test method precision has not been defined, the method described may also be used for diesel fuel with FAME content different from that specified, and for petroleum products having a viscosity exceeding 8 mm2/s at 20 °C, or 5 mm2/s at 40 °C.