Thermoplastic polymer compositions, films, continues, closures, laminates
can comprise a modified vinyl polymer said modified polymer having a
moiety comprising a cyclodextrin compound. The cyclodextrin compound,
locked into the polymer structure, can absorb impurities, permeants, or
other undesirable volatile materials. The cooperation between the
cyclodextrin grafted onto the thermoplastic polymer and the polymer
structure can provide barrier properties to a film, web or other polymer
structure. A permeant or a contaminant can be complexed or trapped within
the polymer and held within the film or Web preventing the permeant or
contaminant from passing into the interior of a container or enclosure.