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Photographers' Formulary 50lbs Anhydrous Sodium Sulfite

SKU: PYSSUT50LBMFR: 10-1344 50LB

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Enhance image quality with black & white chemicals.
Prolong shelf life of developers with sodium sulfite.
Achieve fine grain control using this darkroom chemical.
Ensure optimal tonal range in your B&W photography.
Enjoy ease of use with this anhydrous sodium sulfite.

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Kodak Professional XTOL Powder Developer, Makes 5 Liters

SKU: KKXTOLMFR: 1058338

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Kodak XTOL Developer: Fine grain, archival quality.
Achieve good contrast with this black & white developer.
Powder format ensures easy dilution for film processing.
Consistent results in every batch of XTOL developer.
Long shelf-life: Kodak XTOL for lasting performance.

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Ethol LPD 5 Gallon Powder Black / White Paper Developer

SKU: CHLPDP5GMFR: ETLPDP5

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Ethol LPD: Fine grain, archival black & white prints.
Achieve good contrast with Ethol LPD paper developer.
Ethol LPD: Easy mixing for consistent darkroom results.
Long shelf-life Ethol LPD powder, 5 gallon capacity.
Black & white paper developer ensures archival quality.

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Ilford SIMPLICITY Stop Bath, 30mL Sachet, 12-Pack

SKU: IL1178924MFR: 1178924

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Ilford Stop Bath ensures archival image quality.
Achieve chemical consistency with Simplicity Stop Bath.
Simple to use: Pre-measured liquid stop bath sachets.
Optimized for black and white film processing.
Maintains tonal range for exceptional darkroom prints.

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Photographers' Formulary 130 Paper Developer, Makes 8Lt Stock Solution

SKU: PY1308LTMFR: 02-0092

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Optimized for black & white paper development.
Achieve consistent image quality with each use.
Formulated for archival properties in your prints.
Easy mixing ensures streamlined darkroom workflow.
Professional-grade paper developer at a great price.

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Kodak Professional HC-110 Liquid Film Developer, Makes 16 Liters

SKU: KKHC110MFR: 1058692

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Reliable film developer for consistent results.
High-concentration liquid film developing solution.
Extended shelf life ensures lasting chemical potency.
Achieve professional-grade black and white films.
Efficient 1-liter developer yields 16 liters working.

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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 10g Thiourea (Thiocarbamide)

SKU: PYTHI10GMFR: 10-1470 10G

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Thiourea for gold toning baths, archival prints.
Clears yellow stains; use in dye toning solutions.
Photographers' Formulary: consistent, reliable results.
10g Thiocarbamide; ensures image quality, clarity.
White powder form; easily soluble black & white chemicals.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Thiocyanate

SKU: PYPTH10GMFR: 10-1090 10G

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Potassium Thiocyanate: Reliable darkroom results.
Achieve archival quality with our B&W chemicals.
Easy to use: Perfect for all darkroom experience levels.
Consistent mixing for predictable photo development.
Long shelf life ensures lasting darkroom solutions.

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Photographers' Formulary Sodium Sulfide 1 Pound

SKU: PYSS1MFR: 10-1330 1LB

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Achieve archival prints with black & white chemicals.
Ensure image quality with consistent darkroom results.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted for ease of use.
Sodium Sulfide ensures long-lasting archival properties.
Optimize darkroom workflow with reliable chemicals.

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Photographers' Formulary Amidol AZO Paper Developer, Makes 1Lt Solution

SKU: PYADAPDV1LTMFR: 02-0042

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Amidol developer ensures optimal tonal range.
Perfect for Lodima paper, superb image quality.
Mixes easily to create 1 liter of solution.
Formulary Amidol provides archival properties.
Consistent results with black & white chemicals.

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Photographers' Formulary ABC Pyro Film Developer, Makes 5Lt Solution

SKU: PYABC5LTMFR: 01-0120

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ABC Pyro Film Developer: Superb image quality.
Achieve archival prints with this black & white chemical.
Photographers' Formulary: Ensures ease of use.
Consistent mixing for predictable tonal range.
Long shelf life: ABC Pyro, 5Lt solution.

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Photographers' Formulary TFX-2 High Definition Developer, Solution A/B (Each 1L)

SKU: PYTFX20LTKMFR: 01-0091

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TFX-2 Developer: High contrast, fine grain results.
Black and white film developer ensures archival quality.
Achieve good tonality with this easy mixing solution.
Long shelf-life: TFX-2 film developer concentrate.
High definition developer for stunning B&W images.

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Photographers' Formulary 130 Paper Developer, Makes 4Lt Stock Solution

SKU: PY1304LTMFR: 02-0090

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Achieve fine grain with this black & white developer.
Ensures good contrast in your darkroom prints.
Long shelf-life ensures consistent results.
Easy dilution for convenient darkroom use.
Formulary 130 provides archival quality prints.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ultrafine Carbon Black

SKU: PYCBK10GMFR: 10-0330 10G

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Achieve archival quality prints with ease.
Enhance tonal range in your black and white photos.
Enjoy easy mixing for consistent darkroom results.
Experience ultrafine grain for exceptional detail.
Ensure high contrast with this carbon black formula.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Metol (Elon)

SKU: PYMT10GMFR: 10-0770 10G

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Metol Elon: Enhances image quality, fine detail.
B&W chemical: Ensures archival print longevity.
Consistent black and white developer results.
Simple mixing ratios for easy darkroom use.
Photographers' Formulary: Long shelf life assured.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Ultrafine Carbon Black

SKU: PYCBK100GMFR: 10-0330 100G

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Achieve superior image quality with carbon black.
Enhance archival properties in your black & white prints.
Enjoy ease of use with our ultrafine black formula.
Ensure chemical stability for consistent darkroom results.
Control tonal range precisely with our black pigment.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Thiourea (Thiocarbamide)

SKU: PYTHI100GMFR: 10-1470 100G

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Thiourea for gold toning baths, 100g, archival.
Clears yellow stains, ensures image quality.
Photographers' Formulary: consistent, reliable.
Use in mordant solutions for dye toning.
Thiourea (Thiocarbamide) for B&W processes.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Potassium Metabisulfite

SKU: PYPMETA100GMFR: 10-1050 100G

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Potassium Metabisulfite: Preserves developers.
Ensures archival properties in your solutions.
Use in fixing baths for optimal consistency.
100g: Perfect for black and white chemicals.
Replaces sodium sulfite in developer formulas.

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Photographers' Formulary DK-50 Film Developer, Makes 1Lt Solution

SKU: PYDK50MFR: 01-0110

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DK-50 Film Developer: Superb tonal range control.
Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Simple mixing consistency ensures ease of use.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent image quality.
Long shelf life ensures developer is ready when you are.

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Photographers' Formulary DK-25R Developer, Replenisher, Makes 1Lt Solution

SKU: PYDK25RP1LTMFR: 01-0057

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DK-25R Film Developer: Fine grain, 1-Liter solution.
Achieve archival quality with this B&W developer.
Ensures consistent results in black & white film.
Simple mixing ratios for easy darkroom processing.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted film developer.

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Photographers' Formulary Modified Windisch Catechol Film Developer,40Lt Solution

SKU: PYMWPMFR: 01-0105

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Achieve archival quality with this film developer.
Modified Windisch formula ensures fine grain results.
Easy dilution for consistent black and white tones.
Long shelf-life ensures reliable darkroom chemicals.
Safe handling with provided chemical specifications.

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Photographers' Formulary TD-3 Tech Pan Film Developer 10 Liters #010065

SKU: PYTD310LMFR: 01-0065

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TD-3 Developer: Fine grain, archival quality results.
Tech Pan Film Developer: Ensures consistent tonal range.
Photographers' Formulary: Easy to use film developer.
Black and White Chemicals: For optimal shelf life.
Film Developer: Professional archival processing.

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Photographers' Formulary Divided D-76 Film Developer, Makes 4Lt Solution

SKU: PYDD764MFR: 01-0304

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Divided D-76 film developer ensures image quality.
Achieve archival properties with this black & white chemical.
Easy to use: divided developer simplifies film processing.
Consistent chemical formula for reliable darkroom results.
Long shelf life ensures lasting value and performance.

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Photographers' Formulary DK-50 Film Developer, Makes 4Lt Solution

SKU: PYDK504LTMFR: 01-0112

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DK-50 Film Developer: Achieve archival image quality.
Formulary DK-50: Ensures chemical consistency in results.
Black and White Chemicals: Simple mixing ratios provided.
Film Developer: Extends print shelf life considerably.
Photographers' Formulary: For ease of use in darkrooms.

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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.