Abstract: At least one resin component which is selected from a biodegradable resin and a plant-based resin, and a flame retardancy-imparting component are kneaded to obtain a resin composition having flame retardancy. This resin composition makes it possible to apply the environment-friendly resin such as the biodegradable resin and the plant-based resin, for example, polylactic acid and polybutylene succinate to exterior bodies of home appliances. Particularly, in the case where polylactic acid is used with the acetylacetonatoiron as the flame-retardant component, a resin composition having excellent flame retardancy can be provided as a non-halogen material.

Abstract: Laser ray transmitting colored polyolefin resin composition containing an anthraquinone salt forming dye below; and method of laser welding wherein welding a portion of contact of a laser ray transmitting material of said resin composition and a laser ray absorbing material by irradiating laser ray so that the laser ray transmitting material transmits the laser ray and the laser ray is absorbed in the laser ray absorbing material with the laser ray transmitting material and the laser ray absorbing material in contact with each other: A, B: —NH— or —O—; R1-R3: hydrogen, amino, hydroxy, halogen; R4-R13: hydrogen, alkyl, nitro, sulfonic group; Kin+: organic ammonium ion; m: 1 or 2; n: 1 or 2; the sulfonic group is —SO3 or SO3M, the number of —SO3 being m, M representing hydrogen or an alkali metal.

Abstract: A thermal ink jet ink composition includes one or more volatile organic solvents, one or more humectants, one or more binder resins, and one or more dyes. The one or more volatile organic solvents are selected from C1-C4 alcohols, C3-C6 ketones, and mixtures thereof. The humectants are present in an amount not more than 30% by weight of the ink jet ink composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to toughened cyanoacrylate compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising an unsaturated polyester resin, a manganese compound, a 1,3-dioxo compound and a base; the molar ratio between the dioxo compound and the basic functionality of the base is from 170:1 to 1:30 and the resin composition being curable with a peroxide. The present invention further relates to a process for radically curing such a resin composition wherein a peroxide is added to the resin composition and the curing is effected in the absence of cobalt.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an orange ink composition for inkjet recording high in color saturation and gloss, while having long storage stability and jet stability, and also to provide an aqueous pigment dispersion mainly composing the ink composition. The aqueous pigment dispersion which contains a styrene-acrylic acid copolymer containing 60% by mass or more of styrene-based monomer units with respect to total monomer components and having an acid value of 130 to 200 and a weight-average molecular weight of 6,000 to 40,000, an alkali metal hydroxide, a wetting agent and C. I. Pigment Red 168 is excellent in storage stability and high in gloss. Further, an ink composition for inkjet recording mainly composing the aqueous pigment dispersion reflects an excellent dispersibility of the aqueous pigment dispersion, thereby having a favorable jettability and excellent light fastness.

Abstract: Polymers comprising monomers having 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-prop-2-enoic acid moieties having the formula are disclosed. Compositions comprising said polymers and methods for increasing the UV-absorbing, water resistance, and photostabilizing properties of compositions comprising such polymers also are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball material which includes, in mixture: (A) a metal-containing chelating agent (A1) or a mixture (A2) composed of a metal-containing chelating agent and an oxygen-containing inorganic metal compound; (B) one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of diene polymers, thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers; and (C) one or more acid-containing polymers having an acid content of from 0.5 to 30 wt % and selected from the group consisting of olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid copolymers, olefin-unsaturated carboxylic acid-unsaturated carboxylic acid ester terpolymers, unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride-containing polymers, unsaturated dicarboxylic acid-containing polymers and unsaturated dicarboxylic acid half ester-containing polymers. The invention also provides a method for preparing such a golf ball material, and a golf ball made with the material.

Abstract: A subject matter of the present invention is a novel stabilizing ingredient for halogenated polymers comprising at least one ?-carbonyl compound, an additive composition for halogenated polymers comprising the ingredient and a stabilized composition based on a halogenated polymer. The invention provides improvements as regards stabilization of halogenated polymers. The invention can in particular be applied to the stabilization of poly(vinyl chloride).

Abstract: A color filter ink is adapted to be used to manufacture a color filter by an inkjet method. The color filter ink includes a colorant, a curable resin material and a liquid medium. The curable resin material includes a first polymer containing at least a first epoxy-containing vinyl monomer as a monomer component. The liquid medium dissolves and/or disperses the colorant. The liquid medium includes a compound containing at least one of an alkoxyl group having a carbon number of 4 or higher and an acetyl group at an end of a molecule chain. The liquid medium has a characteristic in which, when a cured epoxy-based adhesive material is put into the liquid medium under a sealed condition at an atmospheric pressure and a temperature of approximately 40° C. and left for ten days, a swelling ratio of the cured epoxy-based adhesive material is 30% or lower.

Abstract: A perfluoroelastomer composition comprises a perfluoroelastomer (e.g., tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(methyl vinyl ether) copolymer), an organic peroxide (e.g., 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane and a scorch retarder (e.g., o-phenylphenol), and the perfluoroelastomer composition is excellent in processability and unlikely to scorch. Furthermore, a perfluoro rubber molded article obtained by thermal crosslinking of the perfluoroelastomer composition is excellent in rubber physical properties such as tensile strength and elongation at break and in a compression set property.

Abstract: A spray-on ultra violet light absorbing composition for application on bird decoys and related bird hunting and bird watching apparatus, and the process for making the composition. The composition is made in three phases each separately mixed and thereafter combined. In phase A, a thickener, optionally a preservative, a pH adjuster and distilled water are combined and mixed. In phase B, a disperser, a solvent, a film forming polymer and a pH buffer are combined and mixed. The mixtures of phase A and phase B are heated, combined and mixed. In phase C, a UV absorbent, a wetting agent, emulsifiers, and optionally a surface smoother, are combined and mixed. The mixture of phase C is heated and added to the heated phase A and phase B mixture. The mixture is thereafter cooled, diluted and homogenized.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an orange ink composition for inkjet recording high in color saturation and gloss, while having long storage stability and jet stability, and also to provide an aqueous pigment dispersion mainly composing the ink composition. The aqueous pigment dispersion which contains a styrene-acrylic acid copolymer containing 60% by mass or more of styrene-based monomer units with respect to total monomer components and having an acid value of 130 to 200 and a weight-average molecular weight of 6,000 to 40,000, an alkali metal hydroxide, a wetting agent and C. I. Pigment Red 168 is excellent in storage stability and high in gloss. Further, an ink composition for inkjet recording mainly composing the aqueous pigment dispersion reflects an excellent dispersibility of the aqueous pigment dispersion, thereby having a favorable jettability and excellent light fastness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a stabilising composition free of derivatives of 6-aminouracyl or 6-aminothiouracyl type, and comprising at least one ?-diketone bearing two aromatic nuclei, at least one of which bears at least one substituent on one of the two orthopositions or on the paraposition; the said substituent being chosen from —R, —OR, —SR, —COOH, —O—CF3 and —S—CF3 radicals, in which formulae R is an alkyl radical. The invention also relates to halogenated polymers comprising such a stabilising composition.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards a PVC resin composition comprising polyvinyl chloride and a liquid plasticizer selected from the group consisting of: (i) a non-linear, paraffin-soluble olefin-CO copolymer; ii) a non-linear olefin-CO copolymer derived from non-pure feeds; iii) an olefin-CO—X terpolymer derived from non-pure feeds; and iv) a non-linear olefin-CO—X terpolymer. A method of preparing the resins is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another are hydrogen, halogen, R6, OR6 or SR6, R5 is hydrogen or linear or branched C1-C12alkyl, benzyl or phenethyl, and R6 is an apolar group which is unsubstituted or substituted one or more times by halogen or by OC1-C6alkyl, with the proviso that if R5 is hydrogen, R1, R2, R3 or R4 is R6, OR6 or SR6, as additives in the pigmentation of partially crystalline plastics, especially those processed by injection moulding, with pigments containing at least one each of groups which are joined to one another as or are in conjugation with one another. Preferred pigments are quinacridone pigments, disazo condensation pigments, isoindolinone pigments and pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole pigments, especially pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole pigments. Corresponding formulations and novel compounds are likewise claimed. By these means it is possible to avoid warping.

Abstract: Ultraviolet light absorbing polymer film, coating, or molded article UV filter elements are described which comprise a polymer phase having molecularly dispersed therein a) a first ultraviolet absorbing dibenzoylmethane compound of formula (I) where R1 through R5 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, nitro, or hydroyxl, or further substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, alkoxy, acyloxy, ester, carboxyl, alkyl thio, aryl thio, alkyl amine, aryl amine, alkyl nitrile, aryl nitrile, arylsulfonyl, or 5-6 member heterocylce ring groups, and b) a second ultraviolet light absorbing compound which absorbs ultraviolet light at a wavelength for which the first compound is deficient at absorbing. In particular embodiments, the second ultraviolet light absorbing compound may comprise a hydroxyphenyl-s-triazine, hydroxyphenylbenzotriazole, formamidine, benzoxazinone, or benzophenone compound.

Abstract: Combinations of at least two individual colorant compounds that provide effective toning (or bluing) to combat yellowing within polyester articles (such as bottles, containers, and the like) are provided. Such a novel toner combination permits effective neutralization of yellowness while also providing highly desirable low haze and increased brightness due to a sharp absorption peak within the needed range of wavelengths (e.g., from about 565 to 590 nm) and a narrow half-height band width. Furthermore, such a combination of compounds is preferably liquid in nature and may thus be incorporated within an added ultraviolet absorber solution or shelf-stable dispersion to facilitate addition within target polyesters at various stages of production. The inventive combination bluing agent accords effective neutralization of UV absorber yellowing as well. Methods of production and liquid UV absorber/individual bluing agent formulations are also encompassed within this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another are hydrogen, halogen, R6, OR6 or SR6, R5 is hydrogen or linear or branched C1-C12alkyl, benzyl or phenethyl, and R6 is an apolar group which is unsubstituted or substituted one or more times by halogen or by OC1-C6alkyl, with the proviso that if R5 is hydrogen, R1, R2, R3 or R4 is R6, OR6 or SR6, as additives in the pigmentation of partially crystalline plastics, especially those processed by injection moulding, with pigments containing at least one each of groups which are joined to one another as or are in conjugation with one another. Preferred pigments are quinacridone pigments, disazo condensation pigments, isoindolinone pigments and pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole pigments, especially pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole pigments. Corresponding formulations and novel compounds are likewise claimed.

Abstract: Polymer film, coating, and molded article elements for use in a display device are described which comprise a polymer phase having molecularly dispersed therein an acid scavenger compound, a hindered amine light stabilizer compound and a hindered phenol antioxidant compound, wherein the hindered amine light stabilizer compound and the hindered phenol antioxidant compound are present at a weight ratio of from 20:1 to 1:20, and the weight ratio of the acid scavenger compound to the total concentration of hindered amine light stabilizer compound and hindered phenol antioxidant compound is from 10:1 to 1:10. Use of a combination of an acid scavenger and a combination of two radical scavenger antioxidants dispersed in a polymer phase in accordance with the invention enables enhanced stabilization of the polymer when exposed to high heat and/or humidity condition, which has been found to be especially desirable when applied to polymer layers laminated into displays (e.g., polarizers in liquid crystal displays).

Abstract: The invention provides an improved golf ball printing method which is capable of efficient printing control in the production of golf balls and provides a colorful or lustrous mark on the ball surface. The printing method uses a two-component reacting ink comprising a resin having a hydroxyl group, an isocyanate, a coloring agent containing a metal, and a &bgr;-diketone. The ink ensures pot life more than eight hours and does not need to replace with newly prepared ink all day long.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards a PVC resin composition comprising polyvinyl chloride and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of: i) a non-linear, paraffin-soluble olefin-CO copolymer; ii) an olefin-CO-X terpolymer derived from non-pure feeds; iii) a non-linear olefin-CO copolymer derived from non-pure feeds; and iv) a non-linear CO-X copolymer; wherein X is selected from the group consisting of alpha-olefin, vinyl acetate, neo vinyl ester and mixtures thereof. The invention also provides a method for a preparing the PVC resin composition as well as a product formed using the PVC resin.

Abstract: There are disclosed a casting film which is used for producing a ceramic green sheet and which comprises a substrate film and a cured layer formed thereon of an addition reaction type silicone composition containing a photosensitizer, in which the cured layer is formed by heat-treating a layer of a photosensitizer-containing addition reaction type silicone composition in a coating amount expressed in terms of solid content in the range of 0.01 to 0.2 g/m2 at a temperature in the range of 40 to 120° C., followed by a treatment with ultraviolet ray irradiation. The casting film is excellent in coatability of ceramic slurry and releasability of ceramic green sheet, and is imparted with high flatness which has heretofore never been realizable by any of conventional casting films.

Abstract: An acid-dyeable polymer composition comprising (a) polymer and (b) polymeric additive comprising repeating units having the formula: or salts thereof, wherein A, B and Q, which may be the same or different, are selected from aliphatic or aromatic substituents provided that at least four carbon atoms separate any two nitrogen groups, R is an aliphatic or aromatic group, a is 1 to 5, and n is 3 to about 1,000. In addition, an acid-dyed composition prepared from the composition, a process of acid dyeing the composition and a process for preparing the composition.

Abstract: A composition comprising alkylthio- or aryl(heteroyl)thio-substituted p-phenylenediamine, its method of preparation, and its use as an antidegradant in natural or synthetic rubber.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive composition for use in bonding a polymeric fitting to an olefin-containing component of an article used in medical applications. The adhesive composition according to the invention includes an adhesive polymer system dissolved in a solvent system. The solvent system includes an organic solvent having a solubility parameter within the range of from about 7.5 to about 10 (cal/cm3)1/2. Subsequent to forming a bond between the polymeric fitting and the olefin-containing component, the adhesive composition can meet the requirements for USP Class VI materials. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the adhesive composition includes a low shear mixture of an adhesive polymer system including an atactic polypropylene and a low density polyethylene that is dissolved in a solvent system including a blend of d-limonene and a ketone selected from the group consisting of 4-heptanone and cyclohexanone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid golf ball having exceptional rebound characteristics and flight performance, as well as good shot feel. The present invention relates to a solid golf ball comprising at least one layer of a core, and at least one layer of a cover formed on the core, wherein at least one of the layers of the core is formed by vulcanizing and press-molding a rubber composition comprising a base rubber, co-crosslinking agent, organic peroxide, filler and specific organic sulfur compound which contains substituent groups having a substituent constant of not less than 1.42.

Abstract: Preparing pigment preparations by mixing a dyestuff with a monomer and simultaneously polymerizing the monomers in an extruder at elevated temperatures, wherein the following steps are carried out:

Abstract: A graded-refractive-index optical plastic material composed of an amorphous fluoropolymer and at least one material which differs from the polymer in refractive index by at least 0.001, wherein the material is so distributed as to have a concentration gradient in a specific direction, and a method for its production.

Abstract: Novel fabricated resin products are described and having suitability for laser welding applications. These contain a resin part for transmitting black colorant and a resin part for absorbing black colorant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising:

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound containing calcium or magnesium acetylacetonate, at least partially coated with a compatible agent selected among alcohol's, carboxylic or sulphonic acids, or their derivatives, phosphates or titanates, &bgr;-ketone compounds; said agents having at least a long chain radical; waxes; polyols; epoxidized vegetable oils; polysiloxane oils or resins or silanes. The invention also concerns the preparation of such a compound and the use of said compound as additive in formulations based on halogenated polymers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solvent based adhesive composition including a major amount of a solvent system and a minor amount of an adhesive polymer system. The solvent system preferably includes a terpene and an aldehyde, ketone, or an aromatic solvent. The adhesive polymer system preferably includes one or a blend of polymers that dissolve, at least in part, in the solvent solution. The components of the solvent adhesive are compatible in that they do not separate upon standing. The solvent based adhesive composition provides good adhesion between polymer articles such as, for example, polyolefin and acrylic films, as well as good adhesion between polymeric articles and wood or metal substrates.

Abstract: A composition comprising 2-alkylthio- or 2-aryl(heteroyl)thio-substituted p-phenylenediamine, its method of preparation, and its use as an antidegradant in natural or synthetic rubber.

Abstract: An optical material, particularly a plastic lens for spectacles, which absorbs almost all UV rays of up to around 400 nm or so and is not too yellow, is obtained by dipping a poly(thio)urethane material or a diethylene glycol bisallylcarbonate polymer material in a solution containing: (1) a dibenzoylmethane compound of a general formula (1): wherein R and R′ each represent a linear or branched alkyl or alkoxyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and n and n′ are the same or different integers, each falling between 0 and 3, or (2) a benzotriazole compound of a general formula (2): wherein R″ represents a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom or a bromine atom; and m and m′ each indicate 1 or 2.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is the use of zinc ateylacetonate comprising at least 4.4% by weight of water as halogenated polymer stabilizer. Its subject is likewise a process for the preparation of zinc acetylacetonate monohydrate, in which a zinc oxide and/or hydroxide and acetylacetone are brought into contact, in the presence of a solvent; the said solvent being used with a quantity of between 20 and 200 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of acetylacetone.

Abstract: An improved process for producing optical materials with minimized yellowing is described. The process is characterized by polymerizing/curing a composition for optical materials after adding a bluing agent. With the use of the bluing agent, the yellowing is minimized even when a large amount of an ultraviolet light absorber is used to improve a light resistance of the resultant optical material, thereby enabling the production of optical materials having a colorless and transparent appearance and excellent optical properties.

Abstract: An anti-fog article is obtained by coating a substrate with an anti-fog coating material to form thereon an anti-fog coating film that is hydrophillic, moisture-absorptive, insoluble and excellent in surface hardness. The anti-fog coating material contains a polyacrylic acid compound, polyvinyl alcohol and acetylacetone, and optionally sodium silicate.

Abstract: An ink for ink-jet recording is provided which contains a coloring material and an aqueous liquid medium for solving or dispersing the coloring material, the liquid medium having a lower critical consolute temperature (Tc) to cause phase separation at a temperature in the range of from 40 to 100° C. Ink-jet recording method and an ink-jet recording apparatus employing the above ink are also provided.

Abstract: A composition for film formation which is useful as an interlayer insulating film material in the production of semiconductor devices and the like, and gives a coating film having excellent uniformity, low dielectric constant, low leakage current and excellent storage stability; and a material for insulating film formation using the composition. The composition comprises (A) a product of hydrolysis and condensation obtained by hydrolyzing and condensing at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (A-1) compounds represented by the formula (1): R1aSi(OR2)4−a, and (A-2) compounds represented by the formula (2): R3b(R4O)3−bSi—(R7)d—Si(OR5)3−cR6c; and (B) a compound represented by the formula (3): R8O (CHCH3CH2O)eR9.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition according to the present invention is suited to be used for medical supplies or appliances and shows a very low yellow discoloration when exposed to an ionizing radiation for sterilization. The polycarbonate resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin; 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of an aromatic compound containing oxy group or carbonyl group; and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: (A) a compound containing cyclic acetal group; (B) a sulfone compound; (C) a sulfoxide compound; (D) polyalkylene glycol, an ether of polyalkylene glycol or an ester of polyalkylene glycol; (E) a compound containing sulfonate group; and (F) an aromatic hydrocarbon-aldehyde resin.

Abstract: Preparing pigment preparations by mixing a dyestuff with a monomer and simultaneously polymerizing the monomers in an extruder at elevated temperatures, wherein the following steps are carried out:

Abstract: A graded-refractive-index optical plastic material composed of an amorphous fluoropolymer and at least one material which differs from the polymer in refractive index by at least 0.001, wherein the material is so distributed as to have a concentration gradient in a specific direction, and a method for its production.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a polyimide film, a flexible printed wiring board consisting thereof, and a polyimide molding, wherein various metal compounds are added to improve their properties and to provide them with noble properties.

Abstract: These compositions encompass products made of flexible plasticized PVC, usually formulated as a dispersion of high molecular weight PVC resins in a special blend of plasticizers. Both PVC resins and plasticizers are chosen from a vast selection of each to best conform to the needs of the end use. Huge macro molecules of highly ordered PVC pack and interlock to form a rigid polymer. Properly chosen plasticizers lead to flexible floor coverings useful in anti-fatigue mats and launderable, walk off mats.

Abstract: Process for preparing pigment preparations by mixing a colored composition with monomers and simultaneously polymerizing the monomers in an extruder at elevated temperatures, whereby the following steps are carried out:(A) introducing continuously into an extruder(a) from 40 to 90% by weight of a pigment,(b) from 60 to 10% by weight of at least a monomer, selected from the group consisting of an acrylate and a methacrylate, whereby the amounts of pigment and monomer sum up to 100%, and, if desired,(c) from 0 to 10% by weight, based on the amount of component (b), of an initiator, and(B) mixing the components (a), (b), and, if desired, (c) therein, and(C) withdrawing continuously the obtained reaction mixture from the extruder, and a high molecular organic material pigmented with the pigment preparation.

Abstract: A shaped article is disclosed which is formed from a polymer mixture of polyamide polymer, pigment dispersed in a polymeric carrier and about one-half to nine percent free polyester based on the weight of the polymer mixture. A process for making the shaped article is also disclosed, wherein the polymer mixture is melted, mixed and formed into the shaped article. The invention is especially suited for use in forming multifilament yarn, where the use of the invention facilitates the spinning of yarns containing difficult-to-spin pigments. The invention may be advantageously employed using conventional polyamide melt-spinning techniques.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for dental or surgical treatment comprising (A) 2 to 24 parts by weight of an organic boron compound, (B) 0.002 to 0.5 part by weight of a photopolymerization initiator, (C) 75 to 97 parts by weight of a polymerizable monomer mixture comprising 2 to 20% by weight of a monomer containing an acidic group and 80 to 98% by weight of a monomer containing no acidic group, and (D) optionally, 250 parts or less by weight of a filler.

Abstract: A stabilizer combination, principally for PVC, is described which essentially comprisesA) at least one zinc compound of the formula IZn(R.sup.1 R.sup.2) (I)andB) at least one metal compound of the formula IIMe.sup.n+ (R.sup.3.sub.a R.sup.4.sub.b R.sup.5.sub.c) (II)in which Me is Al, Mg, Na or K,a, b and c are 0, 1, 2 or 3,n=a+b+c and can be from 1 to 3, and at least one radical R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 carboxylates, C.sub.2 -C.sub.21 alkenyl-CO.sub.2 --, phenyl-CO.sub.2 --, naphthyl-CO.sub.2 --, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl-CO.sub.2 --, C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 alkylphenyl-CO.sub.2 --, C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 alkylphenyl-O--, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl-CO.sub.2 --, C.sub.1 -C.sub.21 -alkyl-O--, R.sup.8 --O--CO--[CH.sub.2 ].sub.p --S-- or a radical of the formula R.sup.6 --CO--CH.dbd.CR.sup.7 --O.sup..crclbar.

Abstract: A polymer blend comprising (a) a modified block copolymer comprising (i) a polystyrene block and (ii) a polydiene block or a hydrogenated polydiene block, said polydiene block or hydrogenated polydiene block being modified to contain an average of one or more carboxyl groups; and (b) a polymer comprising a polymerization reaction product of two or more mono-ethylenically unsaturated monomers in which (i) at least one of the monomers is an acrylic or methacrylic acid ester of a non-tertiary alcohol having 1 to 14 carbon atoms, inclusive and (ii) at least one of the monomers has carboxylic acid functionality and is present in an amount ranging from about 1 to about 15 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of polymer (b), and a method of priming a substrate comprising applying the blend to the substrate.