by Lean Biologix | Mar 19, 2026 | Packaging and Labeling Support, Supply Chain Testing
Dry Ice Effects on CO2 Ingress Dry ice, the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO2), is used in shipping for maintaining low temperatures, such as ≤ -60℃ or ≤ -65℃, due to its sublimation property. As dry ice transitions directly from solid to gas, it releases significant...
by Lean Biologix | Aug 22, 2025 | Supply Chain Testing
What is ASTM D4169 testing? ASTM International developed the standard ASTM D4169, “Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems,” to test a shipping systems’ ability to withstand typical distribution hazards that occur in a supply...
by Lean Biologix | Aug 22, 2025 | Supply Chain Testing
ASTM D4169 vs. ISTA Distribution Tests Two (2) prominent organizations lead the way in developing distribution standards: the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA). This article will compare ASTM D4169,...
by Lean Biologix | Nov 19, 2023 | Supply Chain Testing
Why choose a pre-qualified shipping system? At some point when designing a supply chain, a system for transporting the product must be developed or selected from available shipping system vendors. The most straightforward and least time intensive option is selecting a...
by Lean Biologix | Nov 19, 2023 | Supply Chain Testing
What is ASTM D4169 testing? ASTM International developed the standard ASTM D4169, “Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems,” to test a shipping systems’ ability to withstand typical distribution hazards that occur in a supply...
by Lean Biologix | Jun 11, 2023 | Supply Chain Testing
The purpose of this article is to explain why you may choose an established ISTA profile in lieu of using a custom profile for OQ temperature validation studies. The established ISTA ambient profiles are industry tested and widely accepted globally, whereas custom...
