Technical Data
October 2014
3M
™
Water Contact Indicator Tape 5557
Product Description
3M™ Water Contact Indicator Tape 5557 is a 10.2 mil (259 micron) thick tape used to indicate water contact. The tape
turns from white to red upon direct water contact.
Features and Benefits
Film Top Layer
• Printable by thermal transfer, flexographic, and screen printing methods
• Provides improved ink receptivity
• Provides protection from soiling and moisture during handling
Paper Backing
• Highly absorbent, transports water to show indications
Acrylic Adhesive
• Very high bond strength to most surfaces including low surface energy plastics such as polypropylene and
powder coatings
Total Construction
• Rotary die cuttable
• UL-969 Compliant
Product Construction
3M™ Water Contact Indicator Tape 5557
Backing
Top Film
Adhesive
Color
Standard Roll Length
Paper
Polyester
Acrylic
White
180 yards
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Water Contact Indicator Tape 5557
Typical Physical Properties
Note:
The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used
for specification purposes.
Property
Adhesion to Stainless Steel:
(90° Peel Adhesion, 72 hr Dwell)
Adhesion to Polycarbonate:
(90° Peel Adhesion, 72 hr Dwell)
Tape Thickness:
Release Liner Thickness:
Humidity Resistance:*
Value
82 oz/in width (88 N/100 mm)
47 oz/in width (52 N/100 mm)
10.2 mil (0.259 mm)
2.0 mil (0.051 mm)
55°C, 95% R.H.
ASTM Test Method
D-3330
D-3330
D-3652
D-3652
0 hours exposure
7 days
After water contact
*Tape
is applied to polycarbonate panel and hung vertically in heat/humidity chamber.
Indication Properties
Note:
The following technical information and data should be considered representative or typical only and should not be used
for specification purposes.
Apply water to edge
15 seconds later
90 seconds later
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General Information
• Tape may be die cut using rotary die cutting process.
• Substrate should be smooth, clean, dry and oil-free to ensure good wet-out and adequate adhesion.
• Adhesive should not be applied at temperatures < 10°C (50°F) [best if room temperature or higher].
• Maximum roll length depends upon width.
• Maximum roll width = 12 in. (304.8 mm).
Application Ideas
• Use as a water contact indicator in handheld or portable electronic devices such as smart phones, tablets and
phablets, laptop computers and keyboards, wearable electronic devices, gaming and MP3 players, two-way
radios and cordless phones, digital and video cameras, Li-MH batteries and chargers.
Storage and Shelf Life
The shelf life of 3M™ Water Contact Indicator Tape 5557 is 12 months from the manufacture date when stored in
original cartons at 21°C (71°F) and 50% relative humidity.
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Regulatory
For regulatory information about this product, contact your 3M representative.
Technical Information
The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document are based upon tests
or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness of such information is not guaranteed.
Product Use
Many factors beyond 3M’s control and uniquely within user’s knowledge and control can affect the use and performance
of a 3M product in a particular application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and performance of a 3M
product, user is solely responsible for evaluating the 3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose
and suitable for user’s method of application.
Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Disclaimer
Unless an additional warranty is specifically stated on the applicable 3M product packaging or product literature,
3M warrants that each 3M product meets the applicable 3M product specification at the time 3M ships the product.
3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OR CONDITION ARISING OUT OF A COURSE OF DEALING, CUSTOM OR USAGE OF TRADE. If the 3M product
does not conform to this warranty, then the sole and exclusive remedy is, at 3M’s option, replacement of the 3M product
or refund of the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability
Except where prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether
direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract,
negligence or strict liability.
Electronics Materials Solutions Division
3M Center, Building 225-3S-06
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
1-800-251-8634 phone
651-778-4244 fax
www.3M.com/electronics
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