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Dektol, Hydrogen Peroxide Bleach (Citric Acid)

7266 B&W Reversal

Dektol (1st Developer)

Hydrogen Peroxide Bleach with Citric Acid

Clearing Bath

100w LED Bulb Re-exposure

Dektol (2nd Developer)

PROCESS STEPS

  1. Dektol (1:3 Dilution) Develop: 7 minutes (agitate)

  2. Rinse: 2 minutes (agitate)

  3. Hydrogen Peroxide Bleach: 10.5 minutes 38C (agitate)

  4. Rinse: 1 minute (agitate)  Rest of directions can be done with tank open under subdued light and just dumping the bath after each step.

  5. Open up tank – dump all liquids from tank. Rinse film spiral under running water for 1 minute.

  6. Clearing Bath: 2 minutes (agitate)

  7. Rinse: 1 minute (agitate)

  8. Re-expose: hold to 100W bulb light source for 2.5 minutes - turning the reel so the light is evenly exposed.

  9. Dektol Re-Develop: 5 minutes (agitate)

  10. Rinse: 2 minutes (running water)

  11. Fix: 4 minutes (agitate)

  12. Rinse: 5 minutes (running water)

  13. Add few drops of Wetting Agent - 5 minutes - agitate slightly to avoid bubbles

  14. Hang to dry (emulsion side out).

Bleach Recipe (per 1000ml)

  • 400ml - Hydrogen Peroxide 35%

  • 600ml - Water

  • 27g - Citric Acid Powder