The present invention relates to a method of removing or masking odor associated with chondroitin derived from marine life. Alternatively, a multifunctional coupling agent can be used to couple the primary reactive group to a second reactive group capable of reacting with a functional group associated with bio-active molecules, hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers, oligomers, and polymers to attain specific surface properties. To achieve the objective, this invention uses the concept of a so-called \u201cinside-seal\u201d. In this state, the reticle with the pellicle is transported.