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Photographers' Formulary 100g P-Aminophenol Photographic Developing Agent

SKU: PYPAM100GMFR: 10-0050 100G

Achieve fine grain with P-Aminophenol developing agent.
Enjoy long shelf-life for reliable darkroom results.
Easy dilution ensures consistent black & white tones.
Formulary agent delivers archival quality images.
Get consistent results with this developing agent.

^$11^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Ferric Sulfate

SKU: PYFS100GMFR: 10-0540 100G

Achieve archival prints with Ferric Sulfate.
Enhance tonal range in B&W development easily.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent mixing assured.
High-quality darkroom chemical for B&W processes.
Extend print life with our Ferric Sulfate 100g.

^$12^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Fixer 24, Makes 1Lt Solution

SKU: PYFX241LTMFR: 03-0010

Formulary Fixer 24: Optimal black & white results.
Achieve archival quality with our reliable fixer.
Ensures consistent photographic processing every time.
Easy-to-use fixer for film and paper development.
Long shelf life ensures lasting fixer performance.

^$12^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Sulfamic Acid, Hazmat

SKU: PYSFA100GMFR: 10-1415 100G

Sulfamic Acid for archival ammonium thiosulfate.
100g: Perfect acidifier for consistent mixing.
Enhance image quality with our darkroom chemicals.
Achieve optimal tonal range in B&W development.
Photographers' Formulary: Ensures ease of use.

^$14^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Thiocyanate

SKU: PYSTC100GMFR: 10-1345 100G

Enhance image quality with B&W film chemicals.
Achieve optimal tonal range using this solution.
Ensure archival properties for lasting prints.
Enjoy ease of use with consistent mixing.
Maintain shelf life with quality darkroom tech.

^$15^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 32oz Excel Film Enhancer for Black and White Film

SKU: PYE960MLMFR: 05-1010

Excel Film Enhancer: Boosts B&W image quality.
32oz size ensures consistent mixing, archival results.
Optimized for ease of use in black and white film.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom chemicals.
Achieve superb tonal range with this film enhancer.

^$18^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Ammonium Thiocyanate

SKU: PYAMOTC1LBMFR: 10-0200 1LB

Enhance archival properties with Ammonium Thiocyanate.
Achieve consistent mixing for predictable darkroom results.
Optimize gold toning with this premium black & white chemical.
Ensure image quality with our tested darkroom chemicals.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted for tonal range control.

^$21^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 227g Potassium Oxalate

SKU: PYPOX227MFR: 07-0028

Potassium Oxalate: Enhances archival properties.
Ideal for Platinum Printing: Achieve tonal range.
227g Size: Perfect for black and white chemicals.
Photographers' Formulary: Ensures image quality.
Palladium Printing: For exceptional grain control.

^$23^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Weston Amidol Paper Developer

SKU: PYWA110MFR: 02-0010

Achieve archival prints with Amidol paper developer.
Weston Amidol delivers fine grain in your B&W photos.
Get high contrast with this black and white chemical.
Easy-to-use paper developer for consistent results.
Long shelf-life ensures reliable darkroom chemicals.

^$24^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10ml Gold Chloride (1% Solution)

SKU: PYGCL10MLMFR: 10-0630 10ML

Achieve archival quality with gold chloride toner.
Enhance photographic tonality using this solution.
Ensure consistent results in black & white prints.
Dilute easily for precise photographic toning control.
Enjoy a long shelf-life with Formulary's chemicals.

^$27^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Ferric Ammonium Oxalate

SKU: PYFAO1LBMFR: 10-0502 1LB

Enhance prints with Ferric Ammonium Oxalate.
Ideal for platinum & palladium printing processes.
Achieve archival quality with iron-toning solutions.
Consistent black and white chemical results, 1lbs.
Use in cyanotype printing for unique blue tones.

^$87^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 20lbs Sodium Thiosulfate (Hypo), Penta (Prismatic Rice)

SKU: PYSTHP20LBMFR: 10-1363 20LB

Premium black and white chemicals for darkroom use.
Achieve archival quality prints with consistent results.
Sodium Thiosulfate ensures fine grain development.
Easy mixing formula for reliable film processing.
Long shelf-life black and white chemicals save money.

^$89^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Potassium Persulfate, Hazmat

SKU: PYPPRS1LBMFR: 10-1080 1LB

Hypo eliminator for archival processing.
Potassium persulfate ensures image quality.
Powerful oxidizing agent for film processing.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent mixing.
1 lb. of potassium peroxydisulfate.

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Photographers' Formulary 20lbs Anhydrous Sodium Thiosulfate

SKU: PYSTHA20LBMFR: 10-1373 20LB

Premium fixer: Ensures archival image quality.
Sodium Thiosulfate: Consistent chemical for darkroom.
20lbs Anhydrous: Ideal for mixing large volumes.
Reliable darkroom chemical: Extends shelf life.
Easy to use: Streamlines black & white process.

^$99^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Dimezone S

SKU: PYDZ1LBMFR: 10-0480 1LB

Dimezone S: Premium black and white developer.
Enhance image quality with this developing agent.
Achieve archival properties in your B&W prints.
Easy to use: Perfect for darkroom developing.
Consistent chemical formula ensures reliable results.

^$108^.00

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Photographers' Formulary Casein Printing Kit

SKU: PYCSPKMFR: 07-0106

Create archival tri-color gum prints with ease.
Casein printing kit for vibrant image quality.
Includes all necessary black and white chemicals.
Achieve consistent results with our Formulary kit.
Extended shelf life for long-term darkroom use.

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Polyethylene Glycol

SKU: PYPGY1LBMFR: 10-0910 1LB

Enhance film developers with Polyethylene Glycol.
Achieve optimal image quality with consistent chemicals.
Photographers' Formulary PEG ensures archival properties.
Easy to use; ideal for various developer formulas.
Precise mixing ratios for reliable darkroom results.

^$64^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Kallitype Printing Kit 30Print

SKU: PYK3045MFR: 07-0070

Kallitype Kit: Create 30 archival 4x5 prints.
Formulary Kit: Achieve exceptional image quality.
Black and White chemicals: Simple mixing ratios.
Alternative Processes: Ensures chemical consistency.
Printing Kit: Experience ease of use, every time.

^$69^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 1lb Ammonium Dichromate for Photographic Processing

SKU: PYAMODI1LBMFR: 10-0120 1LB

Optimize prints with Ammonium Dichromate, 1 lb.
Achieve archival quality in darkroom processes.
Photographers' Formulary: consistent results.
Ideal for Gum Bichromate printing processes.
Control tonal range with this key component.

^$82^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 50lbs Sodium Bisulfate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYSBIS50LBMFR: 10-1174 50LB

Achieve archival quality with this black & white chemical.
Ensure fine grain negatives using this darkroom essential.
Experience an extended tonal range in your B&W prints.
Enjoy ease of use with simple mixing ratios provided.
Benefit from a long shelf life for extended usability.

^$140^.00

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Photographers' Formulary 50lbs Anhydrous Sodium Thiosulfate

SKU: PYSTHA50LBMFR: 10-1374 50LB

Archival quality fixer for lasting black & white prints.
Achieve consistent results with our premium darkroom chemicals.
Formulary sodium thiosulfate ensures fine grain negatives.
High contrast development with reliable, easy to use fixer.
Long shelf life: Stock up on this essential darkroom supply.

^$169^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 5lbs Hydroquinone, Hazmat

SKU: PYHYD5LBMFR: 10-0671 5LB

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Premium Hydroquinone: Superior image quality.
5lbs Hydroquinone: Consistent black & white results.
Archival quality: Ensures lasting image permanence.
B&W developer: Excellent density control.
Hydroquinone chemical: Easy to use formulation.

^$75^.95

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Ilford Rapid Fixer 1 Liters

SKU: ILRFLMFR: 1984262

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Ilford Rapid Fixer ensures archival image quality.
Achieve consistent mixing for reliable darkroom results.
Rapid fixer formula extends black and white chemical life.
Simple to use: Perfect for all darkroom experience levels.
Optimized fixer delivers exceptional tonal range control.

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^$24^.99

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Photographers' Formulary Printing Kit Red/Blue Pigment

SKU: PYGBCOMFR: 07-0105

Gum Bichromate Kit: Archival prints guaranteed.
Create 50 8x10 prints with this BW chemical kit.
Photographers' Formulary: Superior tonal range.
Easy mixing for consistent darkroom results.
Red, blue & yellow pigment included for vivid prints.

^$49^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Potassium Carbonate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYPCB1LBMFR: 10-0940 1LB

Potassium Carbonate: Alkali accelerator for developers.
Achieve warm tones in paper development with this chemical.
Ideal substitute for Sodium Carbonate in darkroom use.
Consistent results: High-quality black & white chemicals.
1lb Anhydrous Potassium Carbonate for film developing.

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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.