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Photographers' Formulary Film Developer 3, Makes 10Lt Solution

SKU: PYFD31LTMFR: 01-0030

Optimize film development with Formulary Developer.
Achieve superior image quality with our B&W chemicals.
Formulary film developer ensures archival properties.
Enjoy ease of use with this 10Lt black & white solution.
Maintain chemical stability for consistent results.

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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 1lbs Anhydrous Sodium Thiosulfate

SKU: PYSTHA1LBMFR: 10-1370 1LB

Premium fixer for archival black and white prints.
Sodium Thiosulfate ensures optimal image quality.
Consistent chemical stability for reliable results.
Ideal for preparing long-lasting fixing baths.
Achieve superior tonal range with this fixer.

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Photographers' Formulary 5lbs Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYSCBA5LBMFR: 10-1188 5LB

Enhance archival properties with sodium carbonate.
Achieve optimal chemical consistency in development.
Ensure image quality with this black & white chemical.
Excellent price point for 5lbs of sodium carbonate.
Control tonal range using Photographers' Formulary.

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Photographers' Formulary TD-31 Selectol Paper Developer

SKU: PYTD3124MFR: 02-0112

Achieve fine grain with Selectol Soft Substitute.
TD-31 Developer ensures archival quality prints.
Get consistent results with easy dilution formula.
Photographers' Formulary: long shelf-life assured.
High contrast control with paper developer TD-31.

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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 MCM-100 Film Developer, 1 Liter

SKU: PYMCM1001MFR: 01-0200

MCM-100 Developer: Superb image quality assured.
Black and white film developer for optimal results.
Archival properties ensure lasting image preservation.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent mixing, every time.
One-liter size offers an extended shelf life solution.

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Photographers' Formulary 1pt Triethanolamine

SKU: PYTRI1PTMFR: 10-1463 1PT

Boost film speed with Triethanolamine (TEA) 1pt
Enhance archival properties using quality TEA
Easy-to-use liquid formula for darkroom chemicals
Achieve optimal tonal range with this additive
Minimize grain structure, maximize image quality

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Photographers' Formulary 1 Quart Indicator Stop Bath, Makes 16Gal Solution

SKU: PYIN16GLMFR: 03-0186

Optimized stop bath for black & white prints.
Ensures archival properties in your darkroom work.
Indicator stop bath changes color when exhausted.
Simple to mix; consistent darkroom chemical results.
1 quart makes 16 gallons of ready-to-use solution.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Ammonium Dichromate Photographic Processing

SKU: PYAMODI100GMFR: 10-0120 100G

Premium Ammonium Dichromate for Gum Bichromate.
Consistent photographic processing with this chemical.
Ensures archival properties in your final prints.
100g of high-quality black and white chemicals.
Easy to use for reliable darkroom processing.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Ferric Chloride, Hazmat

SKU: PYFC100GMFR: 10-0520 100G

Photographers' Formulary Ferric Chloride, 100g.
Consistent results in black & white processes.
Achieve archival quality with blue toning.
Ideal for reduction processes in darkrooms.
Easy to use ferric chloride mixing ratios.

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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 Catechol (Pyrocatechin), Hazmat

SKU: PYCT100GMFR: 10-0340 100G

Achieve warm black tones with Catechol formula.
High-contrast B&W film development assured.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent mixing.
Excellent archival properties for lasting prints.
Catechol: A cost-effective B&W chemical.

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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 Reducer III for Black and White Film

SKU: PYRDIIINMFR: 05-0030

Achieve archival quality with B&W film reducer.
Fine grain guaranteed using Formulary Reducer III.
Enhance contrast easily in black and white film.
Easy to use solution for reliable B&W results.
Excellent tonality control for B&W negatives.

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Photographers' Formulary GP-2 Holographic Film Processing Kit,Makes 1Lt Solution

SKU: PYGP2KMFR: 04-3030

GP-2 Kit: Achieve archival quality film results.
Process 20 films/plates with this 1Lt GP-2 solution.
Ensure tonal range with consistent black & white results.
Photographers' Formulary GP-2: Easy to use chemicals.
Get reliable results with Phenidone-Hydroquinone formula.

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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 Film Developer 23, Makes 4Lt Solution

SKU: PYFD234LTMFR: 01-0051

Optimized film developer for superior image quality.
Formulary 23 ensures archival properties in your film.
Easy-to-use black and white film developer solution.
Consistent mixing for predictable darkroom results.
Long shelf life ensures lasting developer performance.

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Photographers' Formulary 1Gal Ammonium Thiosulfate (60%)

SKU: PYAMOTS1GLMFR: 10-0207

Archival fixer ensures lasting image quality.
Ammonium Thiosulfate: Rapid, consistent results.
1 Gallon black and white fixer concentrate.
Simple mixing ratios for ease of use.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom chemicals.

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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 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 100g Ferric Ammonium Oxalate

SKU: PYFAO100GMFR: 10-0502 100G

Enhance prints with Ferric Ammonium Oxalate.
Achieve archival quality in platinum & palladium.
Ideal for cyanotype printing, consistent results.
Perfect for iron-toning solutions, 100g supply.
Ensures optimal tonal range in B&W processes.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Copper (II) Chloride (Cupric), Hazmat

SKU: PYCC100GMFR: 10-0460 100G

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Ensures reliable consistency in your darkroom process.
Photographers' Formulary: For fine grain development.
Easy dilution for optimal contrast control.
Long shelf-life ensures lasting usability.

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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.