5559, Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape, 3M, adhesive tape datasheet

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3M 5559
Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape

General Information

5559 is a 5.0 mil water contact indicator tape. This product is printable and shows long lasting indication when contacted by water. When liquid comes in contact with this product, the color rapidly changes from white to red. This product is designed to withstand heat and humidity aging without giving water indication and will continue to show indication even after prolonged submersion in water. The construction is readily die cuttable, making small custom shapes easy to produce. The adhesive is a high performance acrylic protected by a silicone coated film release liner.

Backing	Adhesive (unwind)	Thickness (total)	Liner Type (outer)
Film and Paper Laminate	Acrylic	5.00 mil

Adhesion to Steel 180° Peel	Adhesive Activation	Tensile Strength	Elongation Percent
28.00 oz/in	Pressure

Min Application Temp	Min Service Temp	Max Short-Term Temp	Max Long-Term Temp
50 °F	-40 °F	249 °F	149 °F

Adhesive Tape Features

Paper backing that is highly absorbant
Printable polyester film layer by lazer and ink jet methods
Acrylic adhesive bonds well to many substrates
Color = White Product quickly changes from white to red upon contact with water
Withstands heat and humidity without turning red
May be die cut using rotary die cutting process
Ultra-thin for applications requiring tight tolerances

Adhesive Tape Applications

Water contact indicator in portable handheld devices such as: cell phones,PDS's, pagers, MP3 players, game players, CD players, cordless phones, two-way radios, laptops, digital or film camera, video cameras, etc.

Adhesive Tape Markets Served

Adhesive Tape Colors

White

Comparable products

3M 5559

Ultra-Thin Water Contact Indicator Tape

Backing	Adhesive	Thickness	Adhesion
Film and Paper Laminate	Acrylic	5.00mil	28.00oz/in

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The physical properties listed are typical values and are not to be considered as specifications. Our suggestions for use are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, the purchaser must carry out their own tests to determine the suitability of the product for their internal use. Information is given in good faith, but without warranty.

It is essential, as with all pressure-sensitive tapes, that the surface to which the tape is applied be clean, dry and free of grease and oil.

Shelf life from date of manufacture is based on the product being stored at 70°F(21°C) / 50% relative humidity out of direct sunlight.

Specification compliance is dynamic and should only be used as a general guide. Always confirm that the tape you are interested in currently complies with all specification requirements. Please verify that the product number that you select is available in the proper size and color to meet your specification.