Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Citric Acid

SKU: PYCIA1LB MFR: 10-0410 1LB
$8.95
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Key Features

  • Achieve consistent results with this 1lb of Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid.
  • Use as an effective stop bath to halt development, ensuring archival image quality.
  • Perfect sequestering agent for black and white chemicals, improving shelf life.
  • Our citric acid acts as a reliable preservative in emulsions for long-lasting photos.
  • Get clear, odorless crystals ideal for darkroom use, enhancing your workflow.
  • A cost-effective solution for various photographic processes; excellent price point.
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Special Order?Estimated to Ship: 08/17/2025

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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?L.J. R : It is less expensive than the Ball brand of citric acid sold in grocery stores for use in canning, yet it's the same stuff. It is used to help minimize emulsion loss in cyanotypes during the rinsing process.

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Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid Specifications

  • Synonyms

    2-Hydroxy-1, 2, 3-propanetricarboxylic acid

  • Appearance

    Colorless, odorless crystals or granules efflorescent in dry air, deliquescent in moist. Very soluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol

  • Uses

    Preservative in clearing baths, emulsions, etc
    As a sequestering agent
    As a stop bath

  • Chemical Formula

    H3C6H5O7

  • Weight

    1lbs (0.45kg)

  • UPC Code

    675152410030

About Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid

Enhance your photography development process with the Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid, a versatile and essential component for any professional or hobbyist's darkroom. This 1lb Citric Acid is primarily used as a preservative in clearing baths and emulsions, ensuring the longevity and quality of your photographic materials.

Beyond its preservative qualities, this Citric Acid also functions as a sequestering agent, helping to remove metal ions that could potentially interfere with your development process. This makes it an indispensable tool for maintaining the purity and integrity of your solutions.

Additionally, the Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid is an excellent choice for a stop bath solution. Unlike acetic acid-based stop baths, this Citric Acid is odorless, making your darkroom experience more pleasant and less pungent.

While common forms of citric acid can be found in many drug and health stores, this 1lb Citric Acid from Photographers' Formulary is specifically designed for photographic applications, ensuring optimal performance and results.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding enthusiast, the Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid is a must-have addition to your photography equipment.

Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid Features

  • Versatile 1lb Citric Acid for photography development processes
  • Functions as a preservative in clearing baths and emulsions
  • Acts as a sequestering agent, removing interfering metal ions
  • Ideal for use as an odorless stop bath solution
  • Specifically designed for photographic applications
  • Essential addition to professional or hobbyist's photography equipment

Key Features

  • Achieve consistent results with this 1lb of Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid.
  • Use as an effective stop bath to halt development, ensuring archival image quality.
  • Perfect sequestering agent for black and white chemicals, improving shelf life.
  • Our citric acid acts as a reliable preservative in emulsions for long-lasting photos.
  • Get clear, odorless crystals ideal for darkroom use, enhancing your workflow.
  • A cost-effective solution for various photographic processes; excellent price point.