3M 5559i White Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape

3M 5559i White Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape

  • Inverted design, for transparent substrates to view indication from the opposite side
  • Paper backing is highly absorbent and transports water to show indications
  • Changes color RAPIDLY from white to red upon contact with water
  • Additional Product Information

Product Description Water Indicator Tape is a type of liquid contact indicator used to provide a lead to the cause of a defect in electronic devices; works well in the electronics industry to provide evidence of water damage during shipment or when validating consumer warranty claims. Apply inverted tape to transparent electronic enclosures for easy detection. 5559i water contact tape provides rapid and accurate detection of water intrusion into sensitive electronic devices such as mobile handheld devices, e-books, digital cameras, laptop computers, gaming consoles, and rechargeable batteries and chargers. Use the ultra-thin indicator tape in applications with tight design tolerances or to enable slim electronics device design. The rapid change water contact indicator tape works well in applications where very quick indication is needed.
Applications Inverted design for transparent substrates Suitable for applications with tight design tolerances Handheld or portable electronic devices Smart phones, tablets, laptop computers and keyboards Wearable electronic devices Gaming and MP3 player Two-way radios Digital cameras Li-MH Batteries and chargers Where positive indication of water or aqueous solution contact is desired
Feature 1 Inverted design, for transparent substrates to view indication from the opposite side
Feature 2 Paper backing is highly absorbent and transports water to show indications
Feature 3 Changes color RAPIDLY from white to red upon contact with water
Feature 4 Tape is thinner to enable slim electronics device design
Feature 5 Acrylic adhesive allows for a very high bond strength to most surfaces including low surface energy plastics
Feature 6 Does not falsely indicate water contact in high humidity exposures
Feature 7 Performance not degraded by high humidity exposure
Feature 8 Total construction is rotary die cuttable with no film top layer
Feature 9 Pre-cut shapes save time, money and reduce waste

Total Thickness 5 mils
Material/Backing Paper backing with no top film
Backing Thickness N/A
Adhesive Type Acrylic
Liner 2 mils Polyester
Adhesive Strength 28 oz/in
Temperature Performance -40 to 149 °F
Flame Retardant N/A
High Initial Adhesion N/A
Low Static N/A
Electrically Conductive N/A
Thermally Conductive N/A
UNSPSC 31201500
Country of Origin United States
Origin Criterion B
Certification Indicator YES
Qualification Method NO
Cage Code 4AJG6
ECCN Number EAR99

Storage Condition Humidity Controlled Storage (16C/60F TO 27C/80F & 40-60%RH)
Shelf Life N/A
Return Policy 25% restocking fee
RoHS Status RoHS3 Compliant
REACH Status REACH Compliant
Prop 65 Compliance n/a
CMRT n/a
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