Kodak PROFESSIONAL XTOL Developer Manual

KODAK PROFESSIONAL XTOL Developer

March 2008 • J-109TECHNICAL DATA / CHEMICAL

KODAK PROFESSIONAL XTOL Developer is a two-part SIZES AVAILABLE powder developer for processing Kodak and other

Sizes and catalog numbers may differ from country to

manufacturers’ normally exposed, pushed, or pulled

country. See your dealer who supplies KODAK

black-and-white films. It offers full emulsion speed and

PROFESSIONAL Products.

easy mixing, and can be used as both a developer and a replenisher in a variety of equipment, from small tanks (8

To Make CAT No.

to 64 fluidounces), trays, or rotary tubes to high-volume

1 litre 859 0176

processors.

5 litres 875 1752 50 litres 818 4517

FEATURES BENEFITS Ascorbic acid-based Very high image quality at full black-and-white film emulsion speed

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

developer

No hydroquinone Convenient, room-temperature Note: Observe precautionary information on the

mixing for immediate use containers and in the Material Safety Data Sheets.

Two-part powder • Quick, easy mixing One solution for both Versatility For this amount of Start with this amount of developer and replenisher Simplified mixing and storage

developer: water:

procedures

2 litres 1.6 litres

Excellent keeping Good shelf life (six months after

5 litres 4 litres

properties mixing when stored in full bottles)

High resistance to breakdown from 25 litres 20 litres

oxidation during storage or in

50 litres 40 litres

replenished processes Less waste

1. Start with an amount of water that is approximately

Robust, abuse-tolerant, Stable performance across a range 75 percent of the total volume indicated on the clean-working solution of temperatures, dilutions, and

package. See the table above. The water should be at

agitation methods

normal room temperature, about 65 to 85°F (18 to

Less frequent tank cleaning

Contrast Index similar to Negatives with printing that produced by other characteristics like those 2. With stirring, slowly add Part A. Stir until the powder

developers processed in other

is completely dissolved. At this point, the solution

general-purpose developers

may appear somewhat tawny or copper-colored. This

Excellent emulsion speed Enhanced shadow contrast and

is normal.

with normal and push improved highlight detail with processing some films

3. Continue stirring, and slowly add Part B. Stir until the

Fine grain and high Enhanced sharpness, especially powder is completely dissolved. The coppery tint will sharpness with 1:1 dilution

clear from the solution as you add Part B.

Enlargeability of negatives percent greater with equivalent 4. Add water to bring the final solution to 2, 5, 25, or 50 sharpness and grain (image

litres.

quality)

5. Stir until the solution is uniform. If correctly mixed, the specific gravity of the working tank solution is 1.085 ± 0.003 measured at 77 ± 0.5°F (25 ± 0.3°C) at p H 8.2 ± 0.05.

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