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Photographers' Formulary Spotting Reducer II, Makes 375ml Solution

SKU: PYSPRDIIMFR: 05-0060

Ideal for black and white print spot reduction.
Achieve archival print quality with this reducer.
Formulated for consistent chemical performance.
Simple to mix: Makes 375ml of spotting solution.
Potassium Ferricyanide based black & white formula.

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Photographers' Formulary 1 lb Urea

SKU: PYUR1LBMFR: 10-1480 1LB

Enhance black and white with archival quality urea.
Achieve fine grain negatives using our premium urea.
Urea ensures consistent results in every darkroom session.
Extend shelf life of developers with Photographers' Formulary.
Optimize tonal range with our high-purity darkroom chemical.

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Photographers' Formulary Sodium Metborate (Balanced Alkali) - 1 pound #101285

SKU: PYSM1MFR: 10-1285 1LB

Achieve archival prints with this black & white chemical.
Ensure fine grain negatives using Formulary Metborate.
Get consistent results with easy dilution process.
Enjoy long shelf-life for all your darkroom needs.
Formulary Metborate ensures high contrast images.

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Potassium Alum Photographic Hardener

SKU: PYAL5LBMFR: 10-0030 1LB

Potassium Alum: Superior archival properties.
Photographic Hardener: Enhances image quality.
1lb Potassium Alum: Cost-effective darkroom chemical.
Use in fixing baths for consistent results.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted black & white brand.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Ascorbic Acid

SKU: PYASA100GMFR: 10-0241 100G

Premium Ascorbic Acid: Enhances image quality.
100g Ascorbic Acid: Perfect for B&W developers.
Fine grain control with our Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbic Acid: Extends archival print life.
Versatile B&W chemical: Easy to use formula.

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Photographers' Formulary 30ml Ferric Oxalate (20%)

SKU: PYFO30MLMFR: 10-0532 30ML

Achieve superior image quality with this darkroom chemical.
Ensures archival properties for long-lasting prints.
Experience ease of use with consistent mixing results.
Optimized for platinum printing and Ziatype processes.
Enhance tonal range in black and white photography.

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Photographers' Formulary 30ml Sensitizer A for Platinum & Palladium Printing

SKU: PYSENAMFR: 07-0010

Achieve archival prints with Sensitizer A.
Consistent results for platinum/palladium prints.
Fine grain developer ensures optimal image quality.
Easy to use Photographers' Formulary solution.
Excellent contrast control for B&W processes.

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Photographers' Formulary 1pt Propylene Glycol

SKU: PYPGLY1PTMFR: 10-1100 1PT

Boost color chemistry with Propylene Glycol.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent, pure results.
Ensure archival properties with quality chemicals.
1pt Propylene Glycol: Extends chemical shelf life.
Achieve optimal image quality with our solution.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Lead Oxalate

SKU: PYLEO100GMFR: 10-0720 100G

Lead Oxalate for platinum printing, 100g.
Achieve archival prints with darkroom chemicals.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent, reliable results.
Crystalline form ensures ease of use.
Potassium oxalate alternative for darkroom use.

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Photographers' Formulary Sensitizer B for Platinum Printing

SKU: PYSENBPTMFR: 07-0023

Platinum printing with consistent results.
Achieve archival quality in your prints.
Easy dilution for simple workflow process.
Fine grain sensitizer ensures sharp details.
Long shelf-life for extended usability.

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Photographers' Formulary Sensitizer B for Palladium Printing

SKU: PYSENBPLMFR: 07-0022

Optimized for palladium printing processes.
Achieve archival quality in your darkroom prints.
Ensures consistent results in black & white.
Formulary Sensitizer B: Easy to use solution.
Enhance image quality with ferric oxalate.

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Potassium Hydroxide, Hazmat

SKU: PYPHYD1LBMFR: 10-1030 1LB

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Potassium Hydroxide ensures fine grain in your darkroom.
Get consistent results with our easy-to-use formula.
High contrast guaranteed for stunning photography prints.
Long shelf-life ensures reliable darkroom performance.

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Photographers' Formulary Reducer I for Black and White Film

SKU: PYRDI12LTMFR: 05-0010

Achieve archival quality with B&W film reducer.
Ensures consistent mixing for predictable results.
Optimized for black and white film processing.
Potassium Ferricyanide enhances image quality.
Extended shelf life for long-term darkroom use.

^$18^.95

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Photographers' Formulary TFX-2 Film Developer 010090

SKU: PYTDFX210LMFR: 01-0090

TFX-2 Developer: Achieve high definition images.
Formulary TFX-2: Ensures archival image quality.
Black and White Chemicals: Easy mixing consistency.
Film Developer: Extends chemical shelf life greatly.
High Definition Film: Provides exceptional grain control.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Photographers' Formulary 100ml Glyoxal (40%)

SKU: PYGLO100MLMFR: 10-0616 100ML

Glyoxal (40%) hardens photographic gelatin.
Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Glyoxal ensures consistent results in darkroom use.
Enhance tonal range in your black and white prints.
Easy dilution for efficient darkroom processing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.