Suitable examples of degradable polymers that may be used as a coating or containment means in conjunction with the delinking compositions of the present invention include, but are not limited to, polysaccharides such as dextran or cellulose; chitins; chitosans; proteins; aliphatic polyesters; poly(lactides); poly(glycolides); poly(??-caprolactones); poly(hydroxybutyrates); poly(anhydrides); aliph