3M Water Contact Indicator Tape 5558

3M Water Contact Indicator Tape 5558

3M™ Water Contact Indicator Tape 5558 is an ultra-thin 6.0 mil (152 micron) thick tape that changes color from white to red upon contact with water. It is designed to withstand heat and humidity aging without giving water indications. The tape permanently changes from white to red upon direct water contact. Key Features • Highly absorbent, paper backing to transport water to show indication • Does not falsely indicate water contact in high humidity exposures • Performance not degraded by high humidity exposure • Printable top layer by thermal transfer, flexographic or screen-printing methods • Easily die cuttable with rotary die cutting process • Very high bond strength adhesive, bonds to most surfaces, including low surface energy plastics