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Photographers' Formulary 100g Potassium Citrate

SKU: PYPCI100GMFR: 10-0980 100G

Potassium Citrate: Restrainer for alkaline development.
Achieve fine grain negatives with this black & white chemical.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent darkroom results.
Use in copper toning baths for unique image effects.
Potassium Citrate: Key ingredient in blue & green toners.

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Photographers' Formulary 100ml Anti-Calcium #4 Solution

SKU: PYACL4100MLMFR: 10-0210 100ML

Anti-Calcium #4: Prevents darkroom calcium buildup.
Photographers' Formulary: Ensures consistent results.
100ml solution: Easy dilution for optimal use.
Maintains archival quality in your darkroom system.
Reduces calcium: Extends equipment's long shelf-life.

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Photographers' Formulary BW-65 Liquid Paper Developer

SKU: PYBW65MFR: 02-0065

BW-65 Developer: Achieve archival quality prints.
Fine grain results with Photographers' Formulary BW-65.
Consistent black and white tones, 3-6 Liters yield.
Easy to use liquid paper developer formulation.
Long shelf life ensures lasting developer potency.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Bromide

SKU: PYSBR100GMFR: 10-1180 100G

Sodium Bromide restrains B&W developers effectively.
Achieve consistent results with this darkroom chemical.
100g Sodium Bromide ensures archival quality prints.
Use as a restrainer for high contrast development.
Photographers' Formulary: Long shelf-life guaranteed.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Ferric Nitrate, Hazmat

SKU: PYFN100GMFR: 10-0525 100G

Photographers' Formulary Ferric Nitrate 100g.
Achieve archival quality with this key ingredient.
Consistent results in holographic bleach process.
Easy dilution for film and darkroom processes.
Violet crystals ensure high contrast results.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Salicylate

SKU: PYSSA100GMFR: 10-1315 100G

Enhance images with quality black and white chemicals.
Achieve archival prints using tested darkroom chemicals.
Ensure consistency with Photographers' Formulary chemicals.
Enjoy ease of use with our sodium salicylate 100g.
Benefit from extended shelf life of darkroom supplies.

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Photographers' Formulary 1pt Methyl Alcohol (99% ), Hazmat

SKU: PYMTHAL1PTMFR: 10-0780 1PT

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Ensure consistent results in your darkroom processing.
Enjoy ease of use with this 1pt methyl alcohol.
Extend shelf life of your film & paper developers.
Enhance tonal range in your black and white prints.

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic

SKU: PYSPHDI1LBMFR: 10-1300 1LB

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Ensure consistent results in your darkroom processes.
Enjoy easy dilution for efficient chemical preparation.
Experience a long shelf-life for extended usability.
Enhance tonal range in your black and white prints.

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Ammonium Persulfate for Photographic Processing

SKU: PYAMOPR1LBMFR: 10-0170 1LB

Archival quality: Ammonium Persulfate, 1 lb.
Fine grain: Perfect for film processing needs.
Easy to use: Black & white photographic reducer.
Extended tonal range: Achieve highlight detail.
Development time: Consistent, reliable results.

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Arista Premium Liquid Film Developer, 64 fl. oz

SKU: AR6172MFR: 6172

Achieve optimal tonal range with film developer.
Ensures archival properties for lasting images.
Arista film developer provides mixing consistency.
Easy to use liquid black and white chemicals.
Premium liquid film developer enhances image quality.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g P-Aminophenol Hydrochloride Photo Film Developer

SKU: PYPAMH100GMFR: 10-0060 100G

Achieve archival quality with this black & white film developer.
P-Aminophenol ensures fine grain in your film negatives.
Enjoy consistent results with every darkroom developing session.
This easy to use formula is perfect for all skill levels.
Get good contrast with our premium photo film developer.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g EDTA Disodium Salt

SKU: PYEDTADS100GMFR: 10-0490 100G

EDTA Disodium Salt: Preservative for developers.
Enhance archival properties with EDTA-Na.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent mixing assured.
100g EDTA Disodium: Optimize image quality today.
EDTA Disodium Salt: Extends developer shelf life.

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Photographers' Formulary D-52 Film Developer, Makes 2-4Lt Solution

SKU: PYD52S24LTMFR: 02-0119

D-52 Developer: Achieve superb tonal range.
Ideal black and white paper developer solution.
Ensures chemical consistency for reliable results.
Simple to use: Achieve archival prints easily.
Optimized development time for B&W paper.

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Photographers' Formulary Fixer 24, Makes 4Lt Solution

SKU: PYFX244LTMFR: 03-0040

Formulary Fixer 24: Ideal black & white fixer.
Achieve archival quality with this film fixer.
Mix easily to create 4 liters of solution.
Standard black and white processing chemical.
Ensures optimal image quality and longevity.

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Photographers' Formulary Amidol Paper Developer - 30 Grams #100040

SKU: PYA30GMFR: 10-0040 30G

Amidol Developer: Superb image quality assured.
Black and white chemicals: Archival prints, lasting value.
Paper developer: Consistent results, every time.
Photographers' Formulary: Simple mixing ratios.
Amidol paper developer: Extended shelf life.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Bromide

SKU: PYPBR10GMFR: 10-0930 1LB

Potassium Bromide restrains fog, enhances image quality.
10g of Potassium Bromide ensures mixing consistency.
Use in developers for optimal grain control.
Achieve desired tonal range with Bromide of Potash.
Photographers' Formulary for archival properties.

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Photographers' Formulary Film Developer 12, Makes 2Lt Solution

SKU: PYFD122LTMFR: 01-0211

Achieve superb image quality with this film developer.
Ensures chemical consistency for reliable results.
Optimized developing time for efficient workflow.
Excellent tonal range for stunning black & white.
Formulary film developer creates 2 liters solution.

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Photographers' Formulary 10lbs Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYSCBA10LBMFR: 10-1187 10LB

Enhance image quality with this black & white chemical.
Achieve archival properties with consistent mixing.
Enjoy ease of use with this darkroom chemical.
Ensure grain control for superior photo results.
Maintain shelf life with Photographers' Formulary.

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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 Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic

SKU: PYSPHM10GMFR: 10-1295 10G

Achieve archival quality in platinum printing.
Monobasic sodium phosphate ensures fine grain results.
Enhance contrast with this easy to use chemical.
Photographers' Formulary for good tonality control.
Long shelf life ensures consistent performance.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Bisulfate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYSBIS10GMFR: 10-1170 10G

Anhydrous Sodium Bisulfate: Archival quality assured.
Use in stop baths for consistent darkroom results.
Photographers' Formulary: Fine grain development aid.
Substitute for acetic acid; easy to use chemical.
10g Sodium Bisulfate: Long shelf-life guaranteed.

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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 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 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 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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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.