Patent ID: 6086985
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: B41M,Y10T

Abstract:
An ink jet recording element comprising the following layers in the order recited:I) a support of a solvent-absorbing, micro porous material comprising:(a) a matrix of polyolefin;(b) finely-divided, substantially water-insoluble filler particles distributed throughout said matrix and constituting from about 40 to about 90 percent by weight of said microporous material; and(c) a network of interconnecting pores communicating substantially throughout said microporous material, said pores constituting from about 35 to about 95 percent by volume of said microporous material, andII) an image-recording layer comprising a vinyl, latex polymer having the following formula: ##STR3## wherein: A is a hydrophilic, vinyl monomer;B is a hydrophobic, vinyl monomer;C is a cationic monomer;x is from about 10 to about 80 mole %;y is from about 10 to about 80 mole %; andz is from about 2 to about 20 mole %.