Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-layered stretched resin film which comprises a base layer (A) containing 40 to 90 wt % of a polyolefinic resin and 10 to 60 wt % of an inorganic fine powder or an organic filler; and an amorphous resin-containing layer (B) provided on at least one side of such base layer (A), and containing 0 to 85 wt % of a polyolefinic resin and 15 to 100 wt % of an amorphous resin; where the amorphous resin-containing layer (B) has a porosity of 5% or below. Such multi-layered stretched resin film is successfully exempt from being waved or curled due to vehicle contained in offset printing ink during offset printing, and can thus ensure excellent printability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a release composition for molds and formers used in the production of natural and synthetic latex articles. The release coating contains a water-borne, high Tg polymer formed from at least one hydrophobic monomer and at least one hydrophilic monomer, where the Tg of the polymer is at least −10° C. One advantage of the release composition is that it is compatible with a coagulant solution used in the formation of latex gloves.

Abstract: A multilayer film facestock for labels is described which comprises a base layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, and at least a first skin layer bonded to the upper surface of the base layer by a tie layer wherein the base layer comprises a propylene homopolymer or copolymer, or a blend of a propylene homopolymer and at least one propylene copolymer, and the first skin layer consists essentially of at least one polyethylene having a density of about 0.940 g/cm3 or less, wherein the multilayer facestock is not oriented. Adhesive containing multilayer labelstocks for use in adhesive labels also are described which comprise the multilayer film facestock described above and an adhesive layer adhesively joined to the lower surface of the base layer. Labels prepared from the facestock and the labelstock also are described.

Abstract: A breathable packaging material used for packaging items, such as floral groupings, flower pots, fresh produce, food, medical supplies/equipment, pharmaceutical products, and the like, thereby forming a breathable package for containing said items. The breathable packaging material comprises a sheet of material having controlled atmosphere characteristics, and having a desiccant and/or an antimicrobial agent. Methods for using breathable packaging material.

Abstract: A coated membrane for use in controlling the oxygen and carbon dioxide ratio inside of a package that holds respiring produce such as fruits, vegetables or flowers. The coated membrane comprises a porous substrate, such as a polypropylene film, and has an oxygen permeance in the range of 5,000 to 30,000,000 cc/100 in2-atmosphere-day. The substrate is coated with a material that is substantially impermeable to oxygen, such as an acrylic emulsion, so that the amount of substrate surface area covered with the coating causes a decrease in the oxygen permeance of the substrate. The coating is applied to the substrate using a flexographic or rotogravure or rotary silkscreen process. An aperture of approximately 0.15 mm is placed in the coated membrane to allow the internal pressure to approximate the external pressure without a significant loss of relative humidity.

Abstract: A method of making an insert and an insert for aldehyde absorption having a co-continuous interconnecting channel morphology comprising at least three components, (a) wherein component A is selected from the group of polymers that are semicrystalline polymers and amorphous polymers, wherein the amorphous polymers have a shear modulus greater than about 8 MPa; (b) wherein component B is a polymer; (c) wherein components A and B are immiscible within each other and, if components A and B react after mixing, components A and B are immiscible prior to reaction; (d) wherein component C is a particle and comprises a sulfite compound; (e) wherein the volume fraction of component A represents at least about 50% by volume of the total volume of components A, B and C; (f) wherein the preferential affinity between component B and component C is greater than between component A and component C; (g) wherein at least two phases are formed, one phase is composed of a majority of component A, and the second phase is composed

Abstract: A radiation curable, flexible, paintable composition produced from epoxy compounds and one or more polyol(s) has enhanced durability, thick and thin film adhesion, resistance to mold growth and dimensional changes while reducing solvent emissions. The composition can reduce, if not eliminate, runs and drips during the thermal bake cycles which are associated with using conventional compositions in automotive applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple layer thermoplastic structure of a (1) skin layer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene, ethylene homopolymers having a density of from about 0.930 g/cc to about 0.960 g/cc, and ethylene homopolymers having a density of from about 0.930 g/cc to about 0.960 g/cc blended with an ethylene and a-olefin copolymers having a density less than about 0.930 g/cc, the skin layer having a thickness of greater than about 3.0 mils; (2) a radio frequency susceptible layer adhered to the skin layer, the radio frequency susceptible layer having a dielectric loss greater than 0.05 at 1-60 MHz and at temperatures of ambient to 250° C.

Abstract: A decorative sheet formed by coating a surface of an acrylic resin sheet having a coefficient of kinetic friction with respect to a flat glass plate in the range of 0.2 to 0.9 and a glass transition temperature of 80° C. or below with a pattern layer is inserted in a female mold and a male mold of an injection mold, the decorative sheet is clamped to the female mold, the female and the male mold are joined together to form a cavity in the injection mold, a fluid resin is injected into the cavity so as to fill up the cavity, the resin filling up the cavity is solidified in a sheet-decorated molding having a surface coated with the decorative sheet, the injection mold is opened and the sheet-decorated molding is ejected from the female mold.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to elastic films having at least one layer comprising a substantially random interpolymer or a blend thereof. The interpolymer comprises polymer units derived from at least C2-20 &agr;-olefin and (i) at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, or (ii) at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, or (iii) a combination of at least one aromatic vinyl monomer and at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer. The interpolymer may also comprise one or more ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomers other than those previously mentioned. The elastic films have a recovery in the cross direction of greater than or equal to about 80% and has a recovery in the machine direction of greater than or equal to about 60%.

Abstract: A base film for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and sheets which comprises a tackifier resin; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet which has a film having at least one layer of the base film as a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on at least one face of the substrate. Pressure-adhesive tapes or sheets which have excellent effects of undergoing little dimensional change even under heating or with the passage of time, showing good appearance without suffering from gapping, etc. in case of rolled tapes and sustaining stable pressure-sensitive adhesive force. Particularly favorable effects can be achieved in pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes wherein a polyolefin resin is used as the base film and a rubber pressure-sensitive adhesive containing a large amount of a tackifier resin is used as the pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayer thermoformable structure including: (A) a cap layer including at least 50% by weight of a polymethacrylate ester or polyacrylate ester or their copolymers or blends; (B) a core layer including at least 30% by weight polyolefin; and (C) a tie layer intermediate the cap layer (A) and core layer (B). The multilayer thermoformable structures of the invention are useful in applications requiring the physical properties of an olefin and the gloss, scratch resistance and chemical resistance of an acrylic polymer.

Abstract: Essentially amorphous non-chlorinated polymeric films are provided which are effective barriers to odors and organic molecules, making them particularly useful for ostomy bags (colostomy, ileostomy), trans-dermal delivery systems (TDDS), cosmetic patches, incontinence bags, medical collection bags, parenteral solution bags, and food packaging, as well as for protective clothing and soil fumigation applications. The barrier layers of the present invention can be used as monolayers or can be a component film of a multilayer structure. The barrier films may be used with or without other film layers that promote reduced noise emission. Alternately, single and multi-layer films may omit the barrier layer in favor of the reduced noise emission layers.

Abstract: The soft resin composition for injection molding comprises (A) an ethylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer comprising ethylene and an &agr;-olefin of 3 to 10 carbon atoms and (B) a polyethylene in a specific ratio. The component (A) has a Shore A hardness of 40 to 95, a melt flow rate (MFR2.16) of 1.0 to 20 g/10 min, and a density of 855 to 900 kg/m3; and the component (B) has a melt flow rate (MFR2.16) 0.1 to 100 g/10 min, a density of 910 to 925 kg/m3, and a melt tension measured at 190° C. and the MFR2.16 satisfying the relation: melt tension>2.2×(MFR2.16)−0.84. The injection-molded product of the present invention comprises the above soft resin composition, and may have been subjected to coating on its surface. The toy and the article for daily use of the invention comprise the injection-molded product.

Abstract: Elastic attachment adhesive compositions of conventional rubber-based construction adhesive and a crystalline polymer have improved bond strength over conventional elastic attachment adhesives. The addition of a crystalline polymer to conventional rubber-based elastic attachment adhesive also results in elastic attachment adhesive compositions having improved bond strength. These elastic attachment adhesive compositions are particularly suitable for use in absorbent articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acrylic resin laminated film comprising a layer comprising an acrylic resin composition containing an acrylic resin and acrylic rubber particles and a layer comprising an acrylic resin containing no impact-resistant material, which has excellent flexibility and can maintain transparency even after coloring treatment, and is suitable for uses such as, for example, interior materials of automobiles, exterior materials of domestic electric appliances, construction materials, exterior materials and the like.

Abstract: A ring-shaped sealing member comprises a ring-shaped base material having elastic properties, and a barrier film formed on a surface of the base material. The barrier film is comprised of a resin material which is less permeable to gas than a butyl rubber. Another ring-shaped sealing member of the present invention comprises, only at part of the circumferential direction thereof, a stretching portion which is stretchable in the circumferential direction. Therefore, the operation efficiency in the fitting is improved, and a leakage of a gas can be satisfactorily prevented. In addition, the sealing member has a simple structure, and thus is able to downsize a housing to which the sealing member is fitted. Further, permeation of CO2 gas can be satisfactorily controlled.

Abstract: This invention provides high barrier and chemical resistant multi-layer laminates. More specifically, this invention provides multi-layer laminates comprising at least one A-B double layer structure, characterized in that film layer A comprises at least one monovinylarene/conjugated diene block copolymer and film layer B comprises at least one polyvinylidene chloride.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed multilayer packaging articles comprising an oxygen barrier layer comprising ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) (an “EVOH oxygen barrier layer”); an oxygen scavenging layer adjacent thereto, wherein the oxygen scavenging layer comprises a polymer comprising an ethylenic backbone and a cycloalkenyl group having structure I: 1

Abstract: A large width single-ply heat-weldable roof membrane. The roof membrane includes at least two sheets of a thermoplastic polyolefin and one fold strip of a thermoplastic elastomer. The sheets have side edges. The fold strip is bonded to the sheets to join the sheets and form the large width single-ply roof membrane. The thermoplastic elastomer consists of a highly cross-linked rubbery polymer and a thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A wrap film comprising a thermoplastic resin composition and having a longitudinal direction elongation at break of less than 100% and a longitudinal direction strength at 5% elongation of 150 cN/10 mm or less is disclosed. The thermoplastic resin composition comprises a polypropylene resin and at least one resin having a flexural modulus of 100 MPa or less selected from an ethylene-propylene rubber and an ethylene-&agr;-olefin copolymer having 4 or more carbon atoms in the &agr;-olefin unit.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayer thermoformable composite structure including: a formulated cap layer (A) including at least about 50% by weight of a polymethacrylate ester, a polyacrylate ester, copolymers, and/or blends thereof; and a core layer (B) including from about 30% to about 100% by weight of a polyolefin. The multilayer thermoformable structures of the invention are useful in applications requiring the physical properties of an olefin and the gloss, scratch resistance and chemical resistance of an acrylic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-component article which comprises at least two components, each component being produced from a different polymer composition, and at least one polymer composition comprises a hydrogenated block copolymer comprising at least two distinct blocks of hydrogenated vinyl aromatic polymer, and at least one block of hydrogenated conjugated diene polymer, characterized by: a hydrogenation level such that each hydrogenated vinyl aromatic polymer block has a hydrogenation level of greater than 90 percent and the hydrogenated conjugated diene polymer block has a hydrogenation level of greater than 95 percent, with the proviso that when more than one component is prepared from compositions comprising hydrogenated block copolymers, each composition differs compositionally such that the vinyl aromatic polymer block content of the compositions differs by at least 20 percent.

Abstract: A pouch for containing a flowable material, said pouch being made from a film in tubular form and having transversely heat-sealed ends, said film being made from at least one layer of a material comprising about 50 to about 100 parts by weight of a hybrid interpolymer of ethylene and a C3-C20 alpha-olefin made by a polymerization process using both a metallocene catalyst and a Zeigler-Natta catalyst, the hybrid interpolymer having a density of from about 0.910 to about 0.940 g/cm3, a melt index of from about 0.1 to about 2.0 dg/min, and a melt strength of greater than about 3.5 Centi Newtons as determined using a Goettfert Rheotens unit at 190° C. and from 0 to about 50 parts by weight of a high-pressure polyethylene having a density of from about 0.916 to about 0.924 g/cm3 and a melt index of from about 0.01 to about 10 dg/min. Also described is a process for making such pouches.

Abstract: Structures of the present invention contain a non-oriented multilayer film with a polyolefin core having 40 weight-percent or less homogeneous ethylene/alpha-olefin, a modified polyolefin tie layer on each side of the core, and an adhesive layer on at least one tie layer. The adhesive layer contains a polar-modified polyolefin and a polyester, copolyester, or polyester/copolyester blend. The multilayer film has utility as a protective coating for metal surfaces.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite extrusion is disclosed wherein a main body portion (1) of the extrusion is first extruded from a thermosetting material, this body portion then being heated so as at least partly to cure it, the main body portion then being passed at high temperature through a further extruder where a thermoplastics material (8) is extruded onto one or more surfaces of the main body portion (˜), the subsequent composite extrusion then being cooled and formed into its final shape.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a plastic article having moist touch, which differs from the smooth touch peculiar to the conventional plastic articles. A plastic article is characterized in that the surface of the article is at least partially constituted from a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer, an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer, a blend of a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer and a polyolefin, or a blend of an olefinic thermoplastic elastomer and a polyolefin.

Abstract: An embossed, cast polyolefin film or an embossed, oriented polyolefin film comprises: (a) a core layer comprising a propylene polymer; (b) an embossed outer layer on one side of the core layer, the embossed outer layer comprising an olefin polymer capable of being embossed; and (c) an additional outer layer on a side of the core layer opposite to the embossed outer layer, the additional outer layer comprising an olefin polymer. The embossed film can then be metallized to produce a shiny, metallic film having a prismatic or holographic appearance.

Abstract: A composite liner for lining substrates, which does not employ volatile organic solvents, is provided. The composite liner comprises a chemical resistant layer, and a tie layer which is tacky prior to cure, disposed on the chemical resistant layer. Once the tie gum layer is disposed on the substrate such as a metal tank liner wall, and cured, the composite liner adheres tightly to the substrate. Also provided is a novel tie gum composition for the tie layer, which comprises a halogenated, sulfonated polyolefin, an epoxidized elastomer, preferably a low viscosity halogenated rubber, a curing agent for the epoxidized rubber, preferably an acid acceptor for the halogenated, sulfonated polyolefin, preferably a tackifier, and preferably an adhesion agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a method of preparing a capstock layer that includes a comb copolymer; a method of preparing a multi-layered polymeric composite, one layer of which is a capstock layer; and a capstock layer and a multi-layered composite formed, respectively, thereby.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a processing approach for the rapid and efficient in-situ polymerization of specially prepared precursor mixtures to achieve near-net-shape production of objects/articles with exact dimensions. The process relies on the use of polymerizable compositions comprised of a mixture of a reactive plasticizer and an initiator, optionally also including a dead polymer, which compositions are semi-solid-like and induce little shrinkage upon curing as a result of their partially polymerized nature prior to processing. The articles of the invention have a surface and an interior core, the composition of the surface material being distinct from the composition of the core material while at the same time the surface and the core are an integral, monolithic entity. In addition, the articles are dimensionally stable and exhibit high fidelity replication.

Abstract: A visual effect, such as a granite-look, is produced in a thermoplastic product by directly applying a sufficient amount of at least one color-containing thermoplastic resin system to the surface of an extruded sheet of a thermoplastic resin. The color-containing thermoplastic resin system is applied onto the extruded sheet after it emerges from the die and prior to it entering the rollstack.

Abstract: Novel polymeric compounds are disclosed which may be utilized alone, or after being further polymerized into an emulsion polymer, to form pigmented compositions that are useful in a variety of pigmented compositions, including inks. The inks produced have high bond strength, and are suitable for use in a large number of printing processes, most notably processes involving printing onto flexible substrates.

Abstract: A thermoplastic skin sheet constituted by (a) a thermoplastic polyolefin or elastomer sheet; (b) a primer layer coated on the sheet, the primer being based on a modified polyolefin resin containing 2 mg-equivalent/g or less of a hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group; and (c) a topcoat layer coated on the primer layer. The topcoat layer may be mainly composed of (a) 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate polyurethane resin having a number-average molecular weight of 8,000 or more and a 100% modulus of 20 kg/cm2 or more, and (b) 0.1-40 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylate-butadiene-styrene resin. The surface of the topcoat layer may be subjected to embossing.

Abstract: A spliceable/joinable elastic laminate having rubber properties includes two mutually joined layers comprised of non-polar hydrocarbon compounds, of which one layer is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and the other is a cross-linked vulcanized rubber of EPDM or butyl type. The laminate is characterized in that the thermoplastic elastomer contains at least 10% by weight of an elastic copolymer that can be mixed with filler and a flame resistant agent to a mixture that contains at least 50% filler. The elastic copolymer contains suitable ethylene and octene in a ratio from 1:10 to 4:10. The thermoplastic elastomer may have any composition that will impart a viscosity within the range of 0.01-1 NM in the temperature range of 70-150° C.

Abstract: This invention provides a packaging material for a photographic photosensitive material having a conductive light-shielding thermoplastic resin film layer which comprises a resin composition comprising 3 to 49 wt. % of a thermoplastic elastomer having a crystallinity of 40% or less measured by the X-ray diffraction method, 0.01 to 10 wt. % of lubricant, and 1 to 70 wt. % of carbon black which is acetylene carbon black or furnace carbon black, which is excellent in the dispersion of carbon black to improve light-shielding ability and rare generation of lumps and microgrits, heat sealing properties, small degradation of physical strength, film moldability, etc.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to elastic films having at least one layer comprising a substantially random interpolymer or a blend thereof. The interpolymer comprises polymer units derived from at least C2-20 &agr;-olefin and (i) at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, or (ii) at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer, or (iii) a combination of at least one aromatic vinyl monomer and at least one aliphatic or cycloaliphatic vinyl or vinylidene monomer. The interpolymer may also comprise one or more ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomers other than those previously mentioned. The elastic films have a recovery in the cross direction of greater than or equal to about 80% and has a recovery in the machine direction of greater than or equal to about 60%.

Abstract: There is provided a molded product comprising: a molded substrate comprising a polyolefin resin and an ethylene-propylene rubber; a chlorinated polyolefin resin layer laminated onto the molded substrate, the chlorinated polyolefin resin layer being in contact with the molded substrate; and a surface layer of a thermoplastic resin layer laminated as an outermost layer onto the chlorinated polyolefin resin layer either directly or through other layer(s).

Abstract: Multilayer elastomer films (multilayer material) comprising at least one continuous layer, carrying an active chemical substance (such as corrosion inhibitors, lubricants or alternatively biocides for medical use), inserted between inert elastomer barrier layers, processes for the preparation and various applications of these films. The multilayer polymeric material comprises at least one layer A composed of a gel which is reversible or non-reversible, as a function of the temperature, and which carries at least one active chemical substance x, and at least two barrier layers E comprising a synthetic elastomer e, the said layers being held together by a polymeric bonding agent y incorporated in at least one of the said layers A or E and/or by an independent bonding layer Z comprising a polymer z and/or by a chemical or physical treatment of at least one of the said layers A or E.

Abstract: Film and sheet materials, and articles made therefrom, such as bags, pouches, trays, etc., comprise one or more layers of homogeneous alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer, preferably an ethylene/styrene copolymer. The alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer has properties which can provide a desired performance characteristics such as impact resistance, printability, RF sealability, free shrink, optics, high permeability, etc. The homogeneous alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer may be present in a monolayer film, either alone or in a blend, or may be included in one or more layers of a multilayer film. Also included is a multilayer thermoformable article comprising a web having a film of such alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymers thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite sheeting comprised of polystyrene having a thin protective layer of an acrylic ester polymer and a process for producing the composite sheeting.

Abstract: A sheet material comprising i) a pressure-sensitive adhesive film comprising an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive polymer, and ii) a release film comprising a polyolefin polymer having a density of no greater than 0.90 g/cc, the pressure-sensitive adhesive film being in contact with the polyolefin polymer.

Abstract: A multilayer film suitable for cook-in end use includes an outer layer that includes a homo- or co-polymer of propylene and, directly adhered to the outer layer, a layer that includes at least one of: (a) an ethylene/alkyl acrylate copolymer having a high melting point, (b) propylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer having a lower propylene mer content than the outer layer and having a high Vicat softening point, and (c) an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer with at least 15% vinyl acetate mer content. The film exhibits good seal strength and good adhesion between the two layers, even in areas where the film is sealed, even after the film is oriented, even when the film is subjected to the elevated temperatures involved in cook-in procedures, and even where the film is subjected to, e.g., grease from fatty foods. The film also can include one or more other layers including, for example, bulk layers, O2-barrier layers, and/or abuse layers.

Abstract: An insulating glass comprising two or more glass sheets which are arranged to face one another to form an air space layer therebetween by a spacer made of a resin having a JIS A hardness of from 10 to 90 at 25° C., prepared by using a thermoplastic resin composition comprising a butyl type rubber and a crystalline polyolefin, wherein the proportion of the butyl type rubber is from 50 to 98 wt %, and the proportion of the crystalline polyolefin is from 2 to 50 wt %, based on the total amount of the two.

Abstract: A thermoplastic skin sheet constituted by (a) a thermoplastic polyolefin or elastomer sheet; (b) a primer layer coated on the sheet, the primer being based on a modified polyolefin resin containing 2 mg-equivalent/g or less of a hydroxyl group or a carboxyl group; and (c) a topcoat layer coated on the primer layer. The topcoat layer may be mainly composed of (a) 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate polyurethane resin having a number-average molecular weight of 8,000 or more and a 100% modulus of 20 kgf/cm2 or more, and (b) 0.140 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylate-butadiene-styrene resin. The surface of the topcoat layer may be subjected to embossing.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayer thermoformable composite structure including: a formulated cap layer (A) including at least about 50% by weight of a polymethacrylate ester, a polyacrylate ester, copolymers, and/or blends thereof; and a core layer (B) including from about 30% to about 100% by weight of a polyolefin. The multilayer thermoformable structures of the invention are useful in applications requiring the physical properties of an olefin and the gloss, scratch resistance and chemical resistance of an acrylic polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multilayer thermoformable structure including: (A) a cap layer including at least 50% by weight of a polymethacrylate ester or polyacrylate ester or their copolymers or blends; (B) a core layer including at least 30% by weight polyolefin; and (C) a tie layer intermediate the cap layer (A) and core layer (B). The multilayer thermoformable structures of the invention are useful in applications requiring the physical properties of an olefin and the gloss, scratch resistance and chemical resistance of an acrylic polymer.

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Abstract: Disclosed are a binary random copolymer of propylene and ethylene, and a film to be formed by sheeting the copolymer. The film has good heat-sealability, high stiffness, good anti-blocking and slipping properties, and high transparency. As having excellent heat-sealability at low-temperature, the copolymer and its film are favorably used as sealant layers of laminate films.

Abstract: A process for adhering hydrophilic metal surfaces and rigid, thermosetting substrate compositions comprises contacting a hydrophilic metal surface with an adhesion promoter comprising an aqueous solution of zinc diacrylate, zinc dimethacrylate or a combination thereof and a carrier, drying the adhesion promoter solution to form an adhesion promoting layer, contacting the adhesion promoting layer with a curable thermosetting composition, and curing the thermosetting composition. The adhesion promoting solution contains from about 1.5 weight percent (wt. %) to about 20 wt. % of zinc diacrylate, zinc dimethacrylate or a combination thereof and from about 1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a carrier, preferably polyvinyl alcohol. Preferably the polyvinyl alcohol has a molecular weight of from about 7,000 to about 15,000 for maximum enhancement of the bonding. Quite unexpectedly, use of the aqueous adhesion promoting solution increased the peel strength (pli) by about 0.