Technical Data | April 2017
3M™ Water-Soluble Wave Solder Tape 5414, Transparent
Product Description
3M™ Water-Soluble Wave Solder Tape 5414 has a water-soluble poly-vinyl alcohol-backing and a synthetic water-
soluble adhesive. It is designed for use in masking gold finger areas on printed circuit boards during the wave soldering
and then will dissolve completely away during typical in-line aqueous cleaning processes.
Key Features
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No adhesive residue after removal
Low static upon liner release and when taping circuit board
Moisture barrier packaging plus desiccant
Humidity extremes do not affect tape properties
Easy manual and machine application
Die-cuttable
3M™ Water-Soluble Wave Solder Tape 5414
Poly-vinyl alcohol (PVA) backing – 1.3 mils (0.033 mm)
Synthetic water-soluble adhesive layer – 0.8 mils (0.020 mm)
Kraft paper liner
2.1 mil
(0.053 mm)
Product Construction/Material Description
Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for
specification purposes.
3M™ Water-Soluble Wave Solder Tape 5414, Transparent
Property
Value
Backing
Adhesive
Liner
Color
Product form
Standard roll length
Poly-vinyl alcohol (PVA) film
Synthetic water-soluble adhesive
Kraft paper
Hazy, transparent
Roll
36 yards (33 meters)
Applications
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Masking of gold finger areas on printed circuit boards for wave soldering.
Application Techniques
Best results are attained when applied to a clean, dry and non-dusty surface above 0°C. To improve adhesion, ensure
that firm and even pressure is applied.
3M™ Water-Soluble Wave Solder Tape 5414, Transparent
Typical Physical Properties and Performance Characteristics
Note:
The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for
specification purposes. Final product specifications and testing methods will be outlined in the products Certificate of
Analysis (COA) that is shipped with the commercialized product.
3M™ Water-Soluble Wave Solder Tape 5414, Transparent
Property
Test Method*
Adhesion to Stainless
Adhesion to Stainless (metric)
Elongation at break
Temperature range (Celsius)
Temperature range (Fahrenheit)
Tensile strength at break
Tensile strength at break (metric)
Total tape thickness without liner
Total tape thickness without liner (metric)
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Value
4 oz/in
0.1 kg/25.4 mm, 0.4 N/cm
334%
-40°C to 240°C
-40°F to 464°F
6 lb/in
105.1 N/100 mm
2.1 mil
0.053 mm
ASTM D3330
ASTM D3330
ASTM D3759
3M test method
3M test method
ASTM D3759
ASTM D3759
ASTM D3652
ASTM D3652
Methods listed as ASTM are tested in accordance with the ASTM method noted
Storage and Shelf Life
The shelf life of 3M™ Water-Soluble Wave Solder Tape 5414 is 12 months from the date of manufacture when stored in
the original packaging materials and stored at 21°C (70°F) and 50% relative humidity.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
The 3M Certificate of Analysis (COA) for this product is established when the product is commercially available from
3M. The commercially available product will have a COA specification established. The COA contains the 3M
specifications and test methods for the products performance limits that the product will be supplied against. The 3M
product is supplied to 3M COA test specifications and the COA test methods. Contact your local 3M representative for
this product’s COA.
This technical data sheet may contain preliminary data and may not match the COA specification limits and/or test
methods that may be used for COA purposes.
Final product specifications and testing methods will be outlined in the products Certificate of Analysis (COA) that is
shipped with the commercialized product.
3M™ Water-Soluble Wave Solder Tape 5414, Transparent
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upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed.
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