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2022-03-11T16:35:55
Acetic acid is a reliable stop bath.When diluted, and is completely safe to use. Some caution is required when diluting it for a working solution.
Robert S.
1L
Acid methane carboxylic, Ethanoic acid, Purified pyroligneous acid, Vinegar
Clear, colorless liquid;
Strong pungent vinegar like odor
Hardening and acid fixing baths
Stop bath
Clearing bath after ferrous oxalate development of bromide paper
Solvent of gelatin, celluloid, and pyroxylin
CH3COOH
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It's Stop Bath!
By Robert S.
Acetic acid is a reliable stop bath.When diluted, and is completely safe to use. Some caution is required when diluting it for a working solution.
The Photographers' Formulary Glacial Acetic Acid is used for Hardening and acid fixing baths, Stop bath, Clearing bath after ferrous oxalate development of bromide paper and Solvent of gelatin/celluloid/pyroxylin.
Note:
Photo grade 28% is prepared by diluting 3 parts acid, to 8 parts water. White vinegar is a weak form of Glacial Acetic Acid and can be used as a substitute.