Optional esters which are often utilized to improve ink gloss coating properties in paper applications include the various alkyl (meth)acrylate and hydroxyl derivatives thereof, wherein the alkyl portion has from 1 to 10, preferably from 1 to 4 carbon atoms with specific examples including butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, propyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, and the like.