Testing Standard:
ISTA 7E Thermal Transport Packaging Used in Parcel Delivery System
Standard Number
ISTA 7E
Standard Title
Testing Standard for Thermal Transport Packaging Used in Parcel Delivery System Shipment
Overview:
ISTA 7E is a simulation test that evaluates the effects of external temperature exposures for packaged-products being transported in a small parcel environment. This procedure can be used for general testing and in the qualification of insulated shipping containers. Purple Diamond Testing offers ISTA 7E Testing as part of our cold chain testing and validation services.
Rationale:
ISTA 7E – Testing Standard for Thermal Transport Packaging Used in Parcel Delivery System Shipment. Can be used to compare performance of thermal packaging for design variations. ISTA 7E temperature profiles are based on “real world” measurements made in the parcel shipping environment. The procedure is used to create harsh worst-case thermal hazards in a laboratory environment while comparing or qualifying multiple design variations of thermal packaging systems.
Key Points:
- Evaluates the thermal performance of an insulated packaged-product
- Provides a guide to evaluate packaging systems in the laboratory environment
- Utilized to qualify pharmaceutical insulated shipping containers
- Standard profiles are based on measurements collected throughout the shipping environment
Related Standards:
- ASTM D3103 – Test Method for Thermal Insulation Performance of Distribution Packages
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