The Water Contact Indicator Tape 0201 is a 6 mil (150 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 to most surfaces, including low surface energy plastics. UL-969 compliant.

Product Construction:
Layer 1: PET Top Film – permanent;
Layer 2: Absorbent indicator layer;
Layer 3: High performance acrylic adhesive;
Layer 4: PET release liner (removable).

Property:
Color: White (top)/Red (bottom)
Top film: Polyester
Adhesive: Acrylic
Backing: Film/Paper Laminate
Thickness: 6 mil (150 micron)
Standard Roll Size: Width 2 Inches x Length 10 Yards

Applications:
Use in water contact indicator in 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.

Application Techniques:
Tape maybe 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 temperature lower than 10°C (50°F).
Temperature resistance is -40 to 65°C for days /weeks or 121°C for minutes to hours.

Storage and Shelf Life
The shelf life of Water Contact Indicator Tape 0201 is 18 months from the date of purchase when stored in the original packaging materials and stored at 21°C (70°F) and 50% relative humidity.