KODAK MICRODOL-X Developer: Technical Data / Chemical
KODAK MICRODOL-X Developer: Technical Data / Chemical
Storage Life
Stock Solution in
Solution Dilution Working Solution in
Tightly Closed Bottle
Full Half-Filled Tray Large Tank*
MICRODOL-X
Full Strength 6 months 2 months 24 hours 1 month
MICRODOL-X Liquid
MICRODOL-X
1:3† NR NR NR NR
MICRODOL-X Liquid
* With floating lid.
† If you use MICRODOL-X Developer diluted 1:3, dilute it just before you use it, and discard it after processing one batch of film. Don’t reuse or replenish this
solution.
NR = Not recommended
Capacity Replenishment
KODAK MICRODOL-X Replenisher has been
Capacity for MICRODOL-X Developer discontinued. Customers who have been using this
Number of Rolls or Sheets per product may wish to try the following procedure that
Gallon of Developer would allow them to continue using KODAK
Film Size
With Without MICRODOL-X Developer in a replenished system.
Replenishment Replenishment This procedure provides a replenishing solution that
120 60 16 should produce the same photographic results as
220 30 8 MICRODOL-X Replenisher when used to replenish
135-24 80 21 MICRODOL-X Developer. Although this solution does
135-36 60 16
not exactly match the solution obtained when mixing the
discontinued replenisher, a preliminary evaluation of this
8 x 10-inch sheets 60 16
substitute replenishing solution has indicated that it works
4 x 5-inch sheets 240 64 reasonably well. It has not, however, been extensively
tested. Customers who wish to continue to replenish
Note: Discard developer after processing the equivalent of
MICRODOL-X Developer are encouraged to run their
4800 square inches of film per gallon.
own evaluation to determine whether it will meet their
Don’t reuse or replenish diluted developer. When using needs.
MICRODOL-X Developer diluted 1:3, you can develop one To make 3 U.S. quarts (2.84 litres) of replenishing
135-36 roll (80 square inches) in 473 mL (16 ounces) or two solution:
rolls together in 946 mL (one quart) of diluted developer.
1. Start with approximately 2 U.S. quarts (2 litres) of
If you process one 135-36 roll in a 237 mL (8-ounce) tank
water at 90-100°F (32-38°C).
or two 135-36 rolls in a 473 mL (16-ounce) tank, increase
the development time by 10 percent. This will compensate 2. Add the contents of one packet of KODAK
for the weakened developer and lower volume. MICRODOL-X Developer (size to make one U.S.
gallon—CAT No. 196 9724) with sufficient stirring
to keep the chemicals suspended.
3. Add 24 grams of photographic grade Sodium
Carbonate, monohydrate.
4. Mix until the components are dissolved.
5. Add water to bring the solution volume to 3.0 U.S.
quarts (2.84 litres).
6. Mix until the solution is uniform.
The mixed replenishing solution should be stored in full
tightly capped bottles until used. In partly full, tightly
stoppered bottles, a storage life of about two months
would be expected.
A starting point replenishment rate of 30 mL per roll of
135-36 exposure film (or equivalent) is suggested.
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KODAK MICRODOL-X Developer Kodak, Kodak Professional, and Microdol-X are trademarks. New 11-03
KODAK Publication No. J-4027 Printed in U.S.A.