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Water Contact Indicator Tape
5557
Clear evidence of water damage to assist warranty claim resolution
When water contacts the edges
of this tape, the tape color
changes permanently
from white to red. In
electronic products
ranging from mobile
phones to MP3
players, you’ll have
clear evidence of
water contact without
false identification
from high humidity.
BEFORE
AFTER
1
Indicator layer and polyester liner
combine for easy and accurate die-cutting,
including
high efficiency rotary.
Each layer of this multiple layer tape is
engineered for specific performance.
Indicator layer:
• Absorbs water quickly and draws up
color to be visible through transparent
top film
• Withstands heat and humidity without
changing color
Transparent PET top film:
• Thermal, flexographic, and screen
print images on film show against
white backing
• Protects indicator layer from soiling
and moisture during handling
3M
™
acrylic adhesive:
• Resists UV, chemicals, and temperature
• Bonds with high strength to most
substrates including low surface energy
plastics such as polypropylene and
powder coatings
Polyester liner:
• Combines with indicator layer for
die-cutting ease and accuracy
Application ideas:
• Mobile phones
• PDAs, personal communicators,
and pagers
• MP3, game, and CD players
• 2-way radios and cordless phones
• Digital, film, and video cameras
• Laptop computers and keyboards
• Li-MH batteries and chargers
• Other portable electronic devices
3M
™
Water Contact Indicator Tape 5557
BEFORE
AFTER
5
2
3
Transparent PET top film
Indicator layer
Adhesive
Release liner
Product Construction
Top Film Backing
Polyester Indicator Layer
Adhesive Color
Acrylic
White
Standard Roll Length
12" x 180 yds
Typical Physical Properties
Adhesion, ozs/in
(ASTM-D3330, 90° Peel Adhesion, 72 hr dwell)
Stainless Steel: 82 ozs/in (88 N/100 mm)
Polycarbonate: 47 ozs/in (52 N/100 mm)
Thickness
(ASTM D-3652):
Tape:
0.0090" (0.229 mm)
Release Liner: 0.0020" (0.051 mm)
Water contacts edge of tape
Indicator layer rapidly absorbs
water and begins to indicate
Humidity Resistance
1
(55°C, 95% R.H.)
0 hrs exposure
7 days
After water contact
Indicator visible through top
film; stays red when dried
1
5
4
Tape is applied to polycarbonate panel and hung vertically in heat/humidity chamber.
Note:
The above technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.
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