Volatile organic compound or other materials are produced in the thermoplastic
manufacture of thermoplastic polyester beverage containers. Such materials can
be eluted into beverages such as carbonated beverages, sparkling or still water
from the polyester. Such thermoplastic polyester resins can be manufactured with
a substituted cyclodextrin material that can prevent the formation of, or react
with, and absorb volatile by-products during the formation of thermoplastic preforms
or containers from the thermoplastic pellet or chip. Further, as the preform is
blown into a polyester container, the active materials of the invention prevent
the generation of additional undesirable volatile materials. Lastly, the scavenger
material can act as a barrier that prevents transport of materials from the exterior
of the container into the container contents.