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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.

^$21^.50

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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.

^$21^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Film Developer 12, Makes 2Lt Solution

SKU: PYFD122LTMFR: 01-0211

Achieve superb image quality with this film developer.
Ensures chemical consistency for reliable results.
Optimized developing time for efficient workflow.
Excellent tonal range for stunning black & white.
Formulary film developer creates 2 liters solution.

^$25^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10lbs Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYSCBA10LBMFR: 10-1187 10LB

Enhance image quality with this black & white chemical.
Achieve archival properties with consistent mixing.
Enjoy ease of use with this darkroom chemical.
Ensure grain control for superior photo results.
Maintain shelf life with Photographers' Formulary.

^$29^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ferric Ammonium Sulfate

SKU: PYFAS10GMFR: 10-0510 10G

Enhance archival properties with Ferric Ammonium Sulfate.
Achieve consistent results in black & white chemicals.
Photographers' Formulary: Premium darkroom chemical.
Ensure image quality with our tested formulation.
Easy to use: Perfect for all darkroom equipment.

^$3^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic

SKU: PYSPHM10GMFR: 10-1295 10G

Achieve archival quality in platinum printing.
Monobasic sodium phosphate ensures fine grain results.
Enhance contrast with this easy to use chemical.
Photographers' Formulary for good tonality control.
Long shelf life ensures consistent performance.

^$3^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Sodium Bisulfate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYSBIS10GMFR: 10-1170 10G

Anhydrous Sodium Bisulfate: Archival quality assured.
Use in stop baths for consistent darkroom results.
Photographers' Formulary: Fine grain development aid.
Substitute for acetic acid; easy to use chemical.
10g Sodium Bisulfate: Long shelf-life guaranteed.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ammonium Aluminum Sulfate Photographic Hardener

SKU: PYAMOASU10GMFR: 10-0090 10G

Photographers' Formulary hardener ensures archival.
Ammonium Aluminum Sulfate enhances image quality.
Concentrated alum: Easy to use darkroom chemical.
Perfect black and white photography applications.
10g Aluminum Sulfate for optimal shelf life.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Copper Sulfate, Hazmat

SKU: PYCSU10GMFR: 10-0470 10G

Photographers' Formulary Copper Sulfate 10g
Achieve consistent results in your darkroom.
Enhance contrast in black and white film.
Fine grain development with bulk chemicals.
Ensure archival quality in your prints.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ammonium Persulfate for Photographic Processing

SKU: PYAMOPR10GMFR: 10-0170 10G

Archival quality black and white chemicals.
Achieve fine grain with our ammonium persulfate.
Ensures high contrast in film processing.
Easy to use photographic processing chemical.
Consistent results with every darkroom session.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ferric Sulfate

SKU: PYFS10GMFR: 10-0540 10G

Achieve consistent results with Ferric Sulfate.
Photographers' Formulary for holographic processes.
Iron (III) sulfate: Grayish-white, odorless powder.
Long shelf-life: 10g of quality darkroom chemical.
Use for archival quality in your photography.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Permanganate, Hazmat

SKU: PYPR10GMFR: 10-1070 10G

Potassium Permanganate: Reliable darkroom chemical.
Achieve archival prints with this hypo eliminator.
Potassium Permanganate ensures chemical consistency.
Use as a reducer for precise tonal range control.
Effective stain remover & redevelopment bleacher.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Copper Sulfate (Bromoil), Hazmat

SKU: PYCSU10GBMFR: 10-0475 10G

Achieve archival quality with copper sulfate.
Enhance bromoil process with this darkroom chemical.
Get consistent results using Formulary chemicals.
10g copper sulfate for fine-grain development.
Easy to use for high contrast photography.

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Photographers' Formulary Borax, 100 Grams

SKU: PYBX100GMFR: 10-0260 100G

Borax: Enhances black and white film development.
Photographers' Formulary: Consistent, reliable results.
100 Grams: Perfect for darkroom chemical preparation.
Increases image quality and archival properties.
Easy to use: Streamlines your darkroom workflow.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Citrate

SKU: PYSCI100GMFR: 10-1220

Achieve archival quality with Sodium Citrate.
Sodium Citrate ensures consistent darkroom results.
Use in albumen printing for fine grain images.
Photographers' Formulary: Long shelf-life, 100g.
Easy dilution for high contrast development.

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Photographers' Formulary 30g Sodium Hydroxide, Hazmat

SKU: PYSHY30GMFR: 10-1270 30G

Premium Sodium Hydroxide for darkroom use.
Achieve rapid film development with this alkali.
30g of high-purity black & white chemical.
Use as a high-energy developing agent.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom supply.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic

SKU: PYSPHDI100GMFR: 10-1300 100G

Enhance archival properties with this black & white chemical.
Achieve consistent results in your darkroom processes.
Optimize image quality using sodium phosphate, dibasic.
Easy to use: Ideal for gold toning & silver emulsions.
Photographers' Formulary: Ensures reliable shelf life.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Lead Acetate, Hazmat

SKU: PYLEA10GMFR: 10-0700 10G

Premium black and white chemical for toning.
Ensures archival properties in your photographs.
Photographers' Formulary: consistent chemical quality.
Lead Acetate for specialized darkroom techniques.
Achieve unique image quality with careful use.

^$6^.95

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Photographers' Formulary Residual Hypo Test

SKU: PYRSHYMFR: 03-0160

Ensure archival prints with Hypo Test solution.
Photographers' Formulary: reliable darkroom chemicals.
Easy to use: accurately test for residual hypo.
Maintain image quality; prevent silver staining.
200ml Hypo Test solution for consistent results.

^$32^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 5lbs Citric Acid

SKU: PYCIA5LBMFR: 10-0411 5LB

Premium Citric Acid: Ensures archival image quality.
5lb Bulk: Cost-effective black and white chemicals.
Versatile Stop Bath: Extends shelf life of solutions.
Consistent Results: Reliable darkroom chemicals.
High-Purity Formula: For optimal image development.

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Photographers' Formulary 5lbs Sodium Metabisulfite

SKU: PYSMES5LBMFR: 10-1281 5LB

Essential black and white developer preservative.
Ensures archival quality in film development process.
Controls contrast with precision in your darkroom.
Maintains optimal development time for consistent results.
Photographers' Formulary: Trusted darkroom chemical.

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Photographers' Formulary 10g Ammonium Bromide Photographic Restrainer

SKU: PYAMOBR10GMFR: 10-0100 10G

Ammonium Bromide: Reliable photographic restrainer.
Achieve consistent results with this B&W chemical.
Ensures archival quality in your darkroom prints.
Photographers' Formulary: Fine grain development.
Long shelf-life: Dependable darkroom performance.

^$8^.95

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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Sodium Sulfate

SKU: PYMSSMFR: 10-1320 1LB

Enhance image quality with our premium Sodium Sulfate.
Achieve archival properties for lasting black & white prints.
Enjoy ease of use with consistent mixing for darkroom.
Maintain tonal range with reliable Photographers' Formulary.
Ensure long shelf life for your darkroom chemicals.

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Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Phosphate, Tribasic

SKU: PYSPHTR100GMFR: 10-1310 100G

Achieve consistent results with this black & white chemical.
Ensure archival quality in your film development process.
Enjoy easy dilution for convenient darkroom chemical use.
This black and white chemical offers a long shelf-life.
Attain fine grain negatives using this quality solution.

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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.

^$11^.95

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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.