22/09/2026
Rubber mold scaling—grey film is zinc sulfide from vulcanization. ⚙️ Reduce ZnO (5→3 phr) or use nano-zinc oxide (0.25 phr). PTFE coatings help; metal coatings don't. Release agents cut cleaning frequency up to 50%, not formation.
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