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Photographers' Formulary Windisch Catechol Film Developer,Makes 25-40Lt Solution

SKU: PYWDPYMFR: 01-0100

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Windisch Catechol Film Developer: Exceptional archival quality.
Achieve fine grain negatives with this black & white chemical.
Optimize contrast control for stunning darkroom prints.
Enhance tonal range in your black and white photography.
Photographers' Formulary: Easy to use film developer.

^$20^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Metabisulfite

SKU: PYPMETA10GMFR: 10-1050 10G

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Potassium Metabisulfite: Preserves developer quality.
Enhance archival properties with this black & white chemical.
Maintain optimal tonal range in your darkroom process.
Use in fixing baths for consistent image quality.
10g of Potassium Metabisulfite for extended shelf life.

^$3^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Phenidone Extended Range Developer (POTA), Makes 1Lt

SKU: PYPND1LTMFR: 01-0070

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Phenidone POTA Developer: Fine grain, high contrast.
B&W Film Developer: Achieve archival quality prints.
Extended Range Developer: Consistent results, every time.
Photographers' Formulary: Easy to use, 1Lt solution.
Black and White Chemicals: Long shelf-life assured.

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^$11^.95

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Photographers' Formulary BW-2 T-Max1Lt Film Developer, Liquid, Solution A Only

SKU: PYBW2AMFR: 01-0507

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BW-2 T-Max Developer: Achieve archival image quality.
Liquid Film Developer: Ensures ease of use, consistent mix.
Photographers' Formulary: For optimal black & white tones.
1Lt Solution A: Mixes to 5Lt, offering great price point.
T-Max Film Developer: Extends film's shelf life greatly.

^$11^.95

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Photographers' Formulary JD-2 Holography Developer, Makes 1Lt Solution

SKU: PYJD2HDMFR: 04-3010

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JD-2 Developer: Optimal tonal range control.
Formulary JD-2: Enhances archival properties.
Black & white film developer: Easy mixing.
JD-2: Fine grain control for sharp images.
Photographers' Formulary: Long shelf life.

^$18^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Prescysol Film Developer, Liquid, Makes 10Lt Solution

SKU: PYPRL10LTMFR: 01-5010

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Prescysol developer: Fine grain, archival quality.
Liquid concentrate for easy black and white film use.
Achieve consistent results with this film developer.
Photographers' Formulary: Makes 10 liters of solution.
Excellent shelf life ensures lasting developer quality.

^$19^.95

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Photographers' Formulary DiXactol Film Developer, 10L Solution, (B Only)

SKU: PYBTDI10LTSMFR: 01-5031

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DiXactol film developer ensures archival quality.
Achieve optimal grain control with this developer.
Photographers' Formulary: consistent mixing assured.
Solution B for 10L of black and white developer.
Enhance image quality using DiXactol developer.

^$24^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 106 Warm Tone Paper Developer, Makes 2Lt Stock Solution

SKU: PY106PDV2LTMFR: 02-0061

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Achieve warm tones with this paper developer.
Formulary 106 ensures archival quality prints.
Dilute easily for consistent black & white results.
Fine grain developer enhances image sharpness.
Long shelf-life ensures lasting chemical potency.

^$26^.95

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Photographers' Formulary TD-3 Technical Pan Film Developer, 2Lt Concentrate

SKU: PYTD3T2LTMFR: 01-0067

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TD-3 Developer: Achieve exceptional image quality.
Formulary TD-3: For archival, fine-grain negatives.
Liquid Concentrate: Ensures easy mixing process.
Black and White Film Developer: Long shelf life.
TD-3 Technical Pan: Delivers consistent results.

^$31^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Pyrocat-HD Film Developer, Dry Powder, 50Lt Solution

SKU: PYPHDD50LTMFR: 01-5082

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Pyrocat-HD developer ensures archival negatives.
Achieve consistent results with this film developer.
Dry powder format offers extended shelf life.
Mix easily to make 50 liters of solution.
Optimize image quality with Pyrocat-HD formula.

^$36^.95

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Ilford SIMPLICITY Wetting Agent, 25mL Sachet, 12-Pack

SKU: IL1178946MFR: 1178946

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Ilford Wetting Agent ensures spotless, even drying.
Optimized for archival processing of film and paper.
Minimizes water marks; enhances image quality.
Simple to use: mix one sachet per darkroom session.
Consistent results for reliable tonal range control.

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Photographers' Formulary 5lbs Potassium Ferricyanide

SKU: PYPFR5LBMFR: 10-1011 5LB

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Potassium Ferricyanide for film processing.
Achieve archival quality with darkroom chemicals.
Enhance tonal range in black & white prints.
Consistent results with quality B&W chemicals.
Easy mixing for predictable darkroom results.

^$94^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Anhydrous Sodium Sulfite

SKU: PYSSUT10GMFR: 10-1340 10G

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Essential black and white chemical for developers.
Sodium Sulfite ensures archival image quality.
Consistent results in film and paper processing.
Preservative extends developer agent lifespan.
Anhydrous form for easy, precise darkroom use.

^$3^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Sodium Sulfide 100 Grams

SKU: PYSS100MFR: 10-1330 100G

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Photographers' Formulary: Consistent results, B&W.
Sodium Sulfide: Ensures archival quality in your prints.
100 grams: Fine grain developer for darkroom use.
Black and white chemicals: Easy to use formula.
Long shelf-life: Reliable darkroom chemical supply.

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Photographers' Formulary 100ml Isopropyl Alcohol (98% ), Hazmat

SKU: PYISAL100MLMFR: 10-0686 100ML

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Isopropyl Alcohol: Ensures archival quality prints.
98% Solution: Guarantees consistent darkroom results.
Fine Grain Development: Achieve optimal image clarity.
Easy Dilution: Streamlines your black & white process.
Long Shelf-Life: Maintains chemical integrity, reliably.

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Photographers' Formulary Potassium Ferricyanide

SKU: PYPH100GMFR: 10-1010 100G

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Potassium Ferricyanide: Reliable, consistent results.
Archival quality: Ensures long-lasting image stability.
Black and white chemicals: For traditional darkroom use.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom supplies.
Easy to use: Streamlines your film development process.

^$7^.95

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Photographers' Formulary TD-16, D-76 Film Developer

SKU: PYTD1614MFR: 01-0270

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TD-16 Film Developer: Fine grain, high contrast.
Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent results, easy to use.
Long shelf-life: TD-16 Improved D-76 developer.
Black and white chemicals for stunning contrast.

^$9^.95

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Photographers' Formulary TD-16/ Improved D-76 Developer Replenisher,1Lt Solution

SKU: PYTD16RRMFR: 01-0273

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TD-16 Film Developer: Superior image quality.
Improved D-76 formula ensures archival properties.
Black and white chemicals: Consistent, reliable results.
Easy to use film developer; simple mixing ratios.
Photographers' Formulary: Extended shelf life assured.

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Photographers' Formulary 1pt Liquidol Photo Paper Developer, Makes 5Lt Solution

SKU: PYLQ5LTMFR: 02-0200

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Liquidol developer ensures archival quality prints.
Achieve fine grain negatives with this black & white chemical.
Enjoy reliable consistency in every photo development.
Formulary Liquidol offers good contrast control.
Easy to use liquid formula; simplifies photo processing.

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Photographers' Formulary Phenidone 10 Grams

SKU: PYP10GMFR: 10-0870 10G

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Phenidone delivers archival quality black & white images.
Achieve fine grain negatives with Phenidone, 10 grams.
Photographers' Formulary Phenidone ensures easy dilution.
Consistent results in every batch with Phenidone.
Long shelf-life Phenidone for lasting darkroom use.

^$14^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Metol 100 Grams

SKU: PYM100GMFR: 10-0770 100G

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Metol delivers exceptional black and white images.
Achieve archival quality with consistent results.
Photographers' Formulary Metol ensures ease of use.
100 grams of Metol for darkroom chemical needs.
Consistent developer for reliable film processing.

^$16^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 120ED High-Contrast Film Developer, Makes 1Lt Solution

SKU: PY120EPDV1LTMFR: 02-0180

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Achieve high-contrast B&W prints with this developer.
Formulary 120ED ensures archival print quality.
Simple mixing for 1Lt stock: easy darkroom use.
Optimized for exceptional black and white tonal range.
Consistent results with premium darkroom chemicals.

^$17^.95

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Photographers' Formulary BW-2 T-Max Film Developer, Solution A & B (Each 1Lt)

SKU: PYBW25LMFR: 01-0505

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Optimized for T-Max: Superb image quality.
BW-2 Developer: Archival results, lasting prints.
Liquid Solution A & B: Easy to mix and use.
Formulary BW-2: Professional black & white results.
Makes 5 Liters: Economical film developer.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Benzotriazole (Anti-Fog #1)

SKU: PYB100GMFR: 10-0250 100G

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Control fog with Benzotriazole anti-fog chemical.
Achieve optimal image quality with this density depressant.
Photographers' Formulary: For black & white developers.
Enhance tonal range; use as a fog restrainer chemical.
Mix with ease; colorless crystals dissolve quickly.

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Photographers' Formulary Exactol Lux Film Developer, Makes 10Lt Solution

SKU: PYBTEXL10LTMFR: 01-5005

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Exactol Lux Developer: Superb tonal range control.
Enhance archival properties with this film developer.
Achieve fine grain structure in your B&W negatives.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent image quality.
Easy-to-use black and white chemicals solution.

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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.