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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ammonium Persulfate for Photographic Processing

SKU: PYAMOPR10GMFR: 10-0170 10G

Archival quality black and white chemicals.
Achieve fine grain with our ammonium persulfate.
Ensures high contrast in film processing.
Easy to use photographic processing chemical.
Consistent results with every darkroom session.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ammonium Sulfate Photographic Hardener

SKU: PYAMOSU10GMFR: 10-0180 10G

Enhance archival properties with Ammonium Sulfate.
Achieve optimal image quality using this hardener.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent black & white results.
Easy to use: Fine granules dissolve quickly, evenly.
Control grain structure with this photographic hardener.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Copper Sulfate, Hazmat

SKU: PYCSU10GMFR: 10-0470 10G

Photographers' Formulary Copper Sulfate 10g
Achieve consistent results in your darkroom.
Enhance contrast in black and white film.
Fine grain development with bulk chemicals.
Ensure archival quality in your prints.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Arrowroot Starch

SKU: PYARST10GMFR: 10-0240 10G

Arrowroot Starch: Enhances photo paper sizing.
Achieve optimal image quality with this additive.
Simple to use: Improves archival properties easily.
10g size: Perfect for black and white chemicals.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom brand.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Borax

SKU: PYBX10GMFR: 10-0260 10G

Borax: Fine-grain developer alkali accelerator.
Enhance image quality with consistent black & white results.
Photographers' Formulary Borax ensures archival properties.
Use in fixing baths for optimal darkroom processing.
Borax: Mild alkali for low-activity developers.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ferric Sulfate

SKU: PYFS10GMFR: 10-0540 10G

Achieve consistent results with Ferric Sulfate.
Photographers' Formulary for holographic processes.
Iron (III) sulfate: Grayish-white, odorless powder.
Long shelf-life: 10g of quality darkroom chemical.
Use for archival quality in your photography.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Metabisulfite

SKU: PYSMES10GMFR: 10-1280 10G

Premium Sodium Metabisulfite for archival use.
Ensures chemical consistency in film developers.
Extends developer life, improves image quality.
Perfect for acidifying black & white fixing baths.
Use in two-solution formulas for optimal results.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ferric Ammonium Sulfate

SKU: PYFAS10GMFR: 10-0510 10G

Enhance archival properties with Ferric Ammonium Sulfate.
Achieve consistent results in black & white chemicals.
Photographers' Formulary: Premium darkroom chemical.
Ensure image quality with our tested formulation.
Easy to use: Perfect for all darkroom equipment.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ammonium Thiocyanate

SKU: PYAMOTC10GMFR: 10-0200 10G

Optimize gold toning with Ammonium Thiocyanate.
Achieve archival prints using quality darkroom chemicals.
Ensure image quality with consistent chemical formulas.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted black & white results.
Easy mixing ratios for streamlined darkroom processes.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Bromide

SKU: PYSBR10GMFR: 10-1180 10G

Achieve archival quality with Sodium Bromide.
Sodium Bromide restrains for good contrast.
Ensure consistent results in black & white.
Dilute easily for darkroom chemical control.
Fine grain guaranteed with Formulary product.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ammonium Aluminum Sulfate Photographic Hardener

SKU: PYAMOASU10GMFR: 10-0090 10G

Photographers' Formulary hardener ensures archival.
Ammonium Aluminum Sulfate enhances image quality.
Concentrated alum: Easy to use darkroom chemical.
Perfect black and white photography applications.
10g Aluminum Sulfate for optimal shelf life.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Lead Oxalate

SKU: PYLEO10GMFR: 10-0720 10G

Optimize platinum prints with Lead Oxalate 10g.
Achieve archival quality in your darkroom prints.
Photographers' Formulary: consistent, reliable results.
Enhance tonal range with this black & white chemical.
Easy to use crystalline formula for platinum printing.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Potassium Alum Photographic Hardener

SKU: PYAL100GMFR: 10-0030 100G

Potassium Alum hardener ensures archival prints.
Enhance image quality with our premium-grade chemicals.
Consistent chemical mixing ratios, easy to use.
Ideal for hardening solutions in fixing baths.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom chemical.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Carbonate, Monohydrate

SKU: PYSCBM10GMFR: 10-1190

Enhance B&W prints with Sodium Carbonate.
Achieve optimal image quality with this darkroom chemical.
Ensure archival properties in your film development.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent, reliable results.
Easy-to-use Sodium Carbonate for B&W processing.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYSCBA10GMFR: 10-1189 10G

Enhance image quality with this black & white chemical.
Achieve archival properties with consistent results.
Sodium Carbonate ensures ease of use in development.
Photographers' Formulary: Reliable, consistent formula.
Extend shelf life with anhydrous darkroom chemicals.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Tannic Acid

SKU: PYTNA10GMFR: 10-1453 10G

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Achieve archival prints with Tannic Acid toning.
Enhance image quality using this darkroom chemical.
Consistent results in black and white processing.
Tannic Acid: Key ingredient for dry plate creation.
Simple mixing ratios ensure ease of use.

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Photographers' Formulary Sodium Thiosulfate, 100g

SKU: PYST100GMFR: 10-1360 100G

Archival quality: Ensures long-lasting prints.
Fine grain developer: Optimal image sharpness.
Easy mixing: Saves time, consistent results.
Consistent results: Reliable black & white.
Long shelf-life: Economical darkroom choice.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Bisulfite

SKU: PYSBISI100GMFR: 10-1175 100G

Achieve archival prints with this black & white chemical.
Maintain chemical consistency for predictable results.
Extend fixer life with sodium bisulfite preservative.
Ensure image quality with our tested darkroom chemicals.
Control tonal range using this versatile solution.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Carbonate, Monohydrate

SKU: PYSCBM100GMFR: 10-1190 100G

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Ensure fine grain negatives using this darkroom chemical.
Enjoy consistent results with our easy mixing formula.
This black and white chemical offers high contrast.
Photographers' Formulary ensures a long shelf life.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Salicylate

SKU: PYSSA10GMFR: 10-1315 10G

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Ensure fine grain negatives using our darkroom chemical.
Formulary sodium salicylate for high contrast results.
Enjoy easy dilution with this darkroom photography aid.
Benefit from the long shelf-life of this B&W chemical.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Sulfide, Hazmat

SKU: PYSSUD10GMFR: 10-1330 10G

Achieve archival quality with sulfide toning.
Enhance tonal range in black & white prints.
Sodium Sulfide ensures consistent results.
Fine grain developer for detailed images.
Easy to use Photographers' Formulary chemical.

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Black and White Chemicals for Darkroom Use

When developing film negatives and prints, the primary black-and-white chemicals you’ll need are developer, stop bath, and fixer. Wetting agent is useful in the film developing process, too, and it helps you avoid water spots on your negatives. Wash aid, also known as fixer remover and clearing agent, is another helpful solution for fully removing the fixer from your prints and negatives.

Powder vs Liquid Photo Developing Chemicals

When buying developing chemicals (either in bulk or in small quantities), you can choose between liquid chemicals and powdered versions. Liquid chemicals typically come in a concentrated form, so you’ll need to add water to achieve the correct strength.

Many photographers prefer powdered chemicals for darkroom development because they’re more compact for storage, easier and less expensive to ship, and have a longer shelf life.

Liquid chemicals are often best for darkroom beginners because they offer a smaller learning curve for correct use.

Darkroom Developer and Developing Chemicals for Alternative Processes

Not all types of film and printing use the same set of chemicals. If you’re working with cyanotype, Van Dyke brown, platinum and palladium, kallitype printing, or another alternative process, you’ll need specialized chemicals for your darkroom.

Which Black and White Film Developing Chemicals Can You Reuse?

When developing black-and-white film and prints, some of your chemicals are reusable while others, like developer, become inert in between darkroom sessions. You can reuse your stop bath as long as it’s still acidic enough to function. You can also reuse fixer if you store it in an airtight container.

The Black and White Chemicals Your Need for Long-Lasting Prints

Developing your own film and prints is a fun activity that becomes even more rewarding after a bit of practice. Look to brands like Ilford, Kodak, Photographers’ Formulary, and Sprint for top-of-the-line, reliable chemicals for the darkroom. By using professional, archival-grade black-and-white chemicals from these companies, your prints will look better and last longer.