Antifungal EPDM Compound Resists Mold Growth, Wear Appliance The Situation As the popularity of front-loading washing machines has increased with consumers, many have complained about mold and mildew developing on the door seals. The combination of soil that comes with dirty clothes, cotton residues and the warm, humid environment of a machine all can lead to mold growth and objectionable odors. The Solution Trostel leveraged its deep understanding of material science and utilized its advanced manufacturing capabilities to develop and test an antifungal EPDM rubber compound that is safe, durable and fungus-resistant. After significant development and testing of various antifungal rubber compounds, and stringent tests for mold growth and durability, seals made of the compound were placed i

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