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
- Film top layer is printable by thermal transfer, flexographic, and screen printing methods and offers improved ink receptivity
- The film top layer also provides protection from soiling and moisture during handling
- Paper backing is highly absorbent and transports water to show indications
- Acrylic adhesive allows for a very high bond strength to most surfaces including low surface energy plastics such as polypropylene and powder coatings
- Total construction is rotary die cuttable and UL-969 compliant
APPLICATIONS
Indicates Exposure To Water
| Property | Values | Unit | Test Method |
| Adhesion to Stainless Stee | 88 | N/dm | D-3330 |
| Adhesion to Polycarbonate | 52 | N/dm | D-3330 |
| Tape Thickness | 10.2 | mil | D-3652 |
| 0.259 | mm | D-3652 | |
| Release Liner Thickness | 2.0 | mil | D-3652 |
| 0.051 | mm | D-3652 | |
| Shelf Lilfe | 12 | months | – |
