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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Arrowroot Starch

SKU: PYARST1LBMFR: 10-0240 1LB

Arrowroot Starch: Superior photo paper sizing.
Achieve archival quality in your darkroom prints.
Enhance tonal range with this black & white chemical.
1lbs Arrowroot Starch ensures consistent results.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom solution.

^$18^.95

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Photographers' Formulary TD-31 Film Developer, Makes 4-8Lt Solution

SKU: PYTD3148LTMFR: 02-0113

TD-31 Film Developer: Superb image quality.
Black and White Paper Developer: Archival results.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent, reliable use.
Easy to use film developer: Simple solution mixing.
Economical black and white chemicals: Great value.

^$19^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Film Developer 12, Makes 1Lt Solution

SKU: PYFD121LTMFR: 01-0210

Achieve archival quality with this film developer.
Ensures fine grain negatives for detailed prints.
Experience an extended tonal range in your images.
Easy to use black and white film developer.
Long shelf life ensures consistent results, always.

^$19^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Residual Hypo, 100 Milliters

SKU: PYHT100MFR: 03-0150

Ensure archival print quality with Hypo Test.
Residual Hypo Test for consistent darkroom results.
Easy-to-use: Simple mixing ratios for testing.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom chemicals.
Extend print life: Verify proper hypo removal.

^$22^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Amidol Paper Developer 1-10l

SKU: PYAD110MFR: 02-0030

Amidol Developer: Superb Image Quality, Tone
Formulary Amidol: Archival B&W Prints Assured
Simple Mixing: Amidol Paper Developer Formula
Consistent Results: Reliable B&W Chemistry
Long Shelf Life: Amidol Developer Stays Fresh

^$24^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Copper Nitrate, Hazmat

SKU: PYCN100GMFR: 10-0465 100G

Achieve archival quality prints with Copper Nitrate.
Enhance contrast in B&W photos using this chemical.
Photographers' Formulary: consistent darkroom results.
Use in light-sensitive reproductive paper processes.
Cupric Nitrate ensures fine grain in your images.

^$26^.00

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Potassium Chloride

SKU: PYPCL1LBMFR: 10-0970 1LB

Potassium Chloride: Ensures archival quality prints.
Achieve fine grain negatives with this B&W chemical.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent darkroom results.
Easy mixing formula for efficient workflow process.
Potassium Chloride: Long shelf-life for extended use.

^$28^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 5lbs Sodium Bisulfate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYSBIS5LBMFR: 10-1171 5LB

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Ensure fine grain negatives using this darkroom essential.
Control contrast precisely with our sodium bisulfate.
Expand tonal range in your B&W photography easily.
Enjoy ease of use with this Photographers' Formulary item.

^$29^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 5lbs Sodium Thiosulfate (Hypo), Penta (Prismatic Rice)

SKU: PYSTHP5LBMFR: 10-1361 5LB

Premium fixer ensures archival properties.
Consistent results with our black & white chemicals.
Ideal for mixing your own darkroom chemicals.
Sodium Thiosulfate for optimal image quality.
5lb bulk size offers great value & shelf life.

^$29^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Gelatin (Hard, 250 Bloom)

SKU: PYGLH10GMFR: 10-0590 10G

Achieve superior image quality with gelatin.
Enhance archival properties in your emulsions.
Consistent mixing ensures optimal tonal range.
Gelatin is ideal for light filters and adhesives.
Easy to use gelatin for reliable emulsion prep.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Carbonate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYPCB10GMFR: 10-0940 10G

Potassium Carbonate: Alkali accelerator for developers.
Achieve warm tones in paper development with ease.
Ideal substitute for Sodium Carbonate in darkroom.
Photographers' Formulary: Ensures archival properties.
10g Anhydrous formula offers consistent image quality.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic

SKU: PYSPHDI10GMFR: 10-1300 10G

Enhance archival properties with sodium phosphate.
Achieve superior image quality in darkroom processes.
Ensure chemical stability for consistent gold toning.
Ideal for silver chloride emulsions & kallitype.
Precise grain control with dibasic sodium phosphate.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Anhydrous Sodium Thiosulfate

SKU: PYSTHA10GMFR: 10-1370 10G

Achieve archival quality with this fixer.
Ensure fine grain negatives using this chemical.
Enjoy consistent results in your darkroom.
Dilute easily for optimal black & white prints.
Benefit from long shelf-life of this product.

^$3^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Succinic Acid

SKU: PYSCA10GMFR: 10-1410 10G

Enhance archival properties with succinic acid.
Achieve optimal image quality in black & white prints.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent darkroom results.
Control tonal range precisely with this acid.
10g succinic acid: Extends black & white shelf life.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Hydroxide, Hazmat

SKU: PYSHY10GMFR: 10-1270 10G

Premium black and white chemicals: Sodium Hydroxide.
High-energy accelerator for rapid film development.
Achieve superior image quality with caustic alkali.
10g Sodium Hydroxide: Perfect for darkroom use.
Use with low-energy agents like hydroquinone.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Aluminum Sulfate Photographic Hardener

SKU: PYALSU100GMFR: 10-0035 100G

Photographers' Formulary: Consistent black & white results.
Aluminum Sulfate hardener ensures archival image quality.
Mixes easily for darkroom; use as alum substitute.
100g of concentrated alum for optimal shelf life.
Cost-effective hardener for film & paper processing.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Copper Sulfate, Hazmat

SKU: PYCSU100GMFR: 10-0470 100G

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Enjoy consistent results with Photographers' Formulary.
Fine grain developer ensures exceptional tonality.
Easy dilution for simple darkroom chemical preparation.
Long shelf-life ensures lasting darkroom performance.

^$4^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g P-Aminophenol Hydrochloride Photo Film Developer

SKU: PYPAMH10GMFR: 10-0060 10G

Achieve fine grain with P-Aminophenol film developer.
P-Aminophenol provides consistent results, every time.
Enjoy long shelf-life with this black & white chemical.
Dilute easily for custom film development needs.
Get archival quality prints using this developer.

^$4^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Citric Acid

SKU: PYCIA100GMFR: 10-0410 100G

Citric Acid: Preservative for archival emulsions.
Photographers' Formulary: Perfect stop bath use.
Enhance image quality with our sequestering agent.
100g Citric Acid: Ideal for consistent tonal range.
Achieve optimal grain control with this chemical.

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Photographers' Formulary 30g Citric Acid

SKU: PYCIA30GMFR: 07-0024

Achieve archival prints with Citric Acid.
Enhance image quality in platinum printing.
Ideal for consistent palladium printing results.
Photographers' Formulary: trusted darkroom chemical.
Easy to use 30g size for precise mixing.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Citrate

SKU: PYPCI10GMFR: 10-0980 10G

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Potassium Citrate ensures fine grain in your film results.
Enjoy consistent results using this darkroom chemical.
This black and white chemical is easy to use in darkrooms.
Long shelf-life ensures reliable performance over time.

^$5^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Bicarbonate

SKU: PYPBI10GMFR: 10-0925 10G

Enhance B&W images with Potassium Bicarbonate.
Achieve optimal chemical consistency in developers.
Formulate concentrated solutions with alkali accelerator.
Potassium Bicarbonate ensures archival properties.
Easy to use: substitute for sodium carbonate.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic

SKU: PYSPHM100GMFR: 10-1295 100G

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Ensure fine grain negatives using our quality formula.
Enjoy consistent results in your darkroom processing.
This black and white chemical offers a long shelf life.
Sodium phosphate ensures high contrast in your prints.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (30%)

SKU: PYAMOLR100GMFR: 10-0140 100G

Enhance black and white images with quality chemicals.
Achieve optimal tonal range using darkroom chemicals.
Ensure archival properties with Formulary solution.
Enjoy ease of use with our wetting agent formula.
Maintain mixing consistency for reliable results.

^$31^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Potassium Carbonate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYPCB1LBMFR: 10-0940 1LB

Potassium Carbonate: Alkali accelerator for developers.
Achieve warm tones in paper development with this chemical.
Ideal substitute for Sodium Carbonate in darkroom use.
Consistent results: High-quality black & white chemicals.
1lb Anhydrous Potassium Carbonate for film developing.

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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.