| abstract |
An ink jet recording element comprising the following layers in the order recited: a) a support; b) a hydrophilic image-recording layer; and c) an overcoat layer comprising a vinyl latex polymer having the following formula: wherein: A is a hydrophilic, vinyl monomer; B is a hydrophobic, vinyl monomer; C is a cationic monomer; x is from about 1 to about 80 mole %; y is from about 10 to about 80 mole %; and z is from about 2 to about 20 mole %. |