C-41 lab closed. I got the chemicals, can I put them to good use?

victor.ghost

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A shop that had a lab close by closed down and a few of my friends helped with the clean-up, and they could keep things that the owner didn't need anymore. So I ended up with some chemicals from this lab, but I don't know if I have all I need, or if I could even use them at home. I know my way around B7W development, but have no idea what's going on in the color development world. So I thought I could ask here, maybe someone can give me tips on what to do with these. I have the following chemicals:

  • Fuji Negacolor Fixer
  • Fuji CN-16L (N1-CR)
  • Fuji Negacolor Ultra Bleach 3
  • SP20EM developer
  • Fuji Environeg Superflo Stabilizer

They all are in, what seems to be, their concentrated state.

So, can I use them for something?

Thanks!
 
Google is your friend -

Google is your friend -

Fuji CN-16L (N1-CR) - http://www.fujifilm.com.my/MSDS/Fuji MSDS/Fuji Color Negative/CN-16L N1-CR PART C.pdf

Fuji Negacolor Fixer - http://www.fujihuntusa.com/html/minilab_chemicals_c41.asp

Fuji Negacolor Ultra Bleach 3 - :rolleyes:

SP20EM developer - http://www.minilab.com/productDetail.asp_Q_catID_E_99_A_subCatID_E_151_A_productID_E_200

http://www.tetenal.com/index_c.htm?AKT=01120010001000100035&L=UK


Fuji Environeg Superflo Stabilizer - Stabilizer ... I think :D

Process CN-16Q - http://www.fujihunt.com/apps/fuji/fujifilmnv.nsf/files/Product%20Lists%20Photo/$file/Fuji%20CN-16%20list%20090519.pdf

Process Description - http://www.fujifilmeurope.be/apps/fuji/fujifilmnv.nsf/files/technical%20bulletins%20C41/$file/TB%20C41%20E12%2002-10.pdf

It looks like you have it all. I've never seen a YouTube tutorial on using a separate Bleach and Fix. All the kits use a "blix" (integrated bleach and fix) vs separate processes. The process description .pdf has times for all chemicals.

Looks like a fun project for trial and error using a manual tank method :)

Enjoy!!!
 
You need developer starter. The developer assumes you are replenishing old developer with new; you will not unless you do runs a couple of times a week. The developer starter replaces the used developer, usually when the developer tank was drained completely and then re-filled. You will use about 10 times more developer than the replenishment method uses, but it works like a charm. You have to have a measuring syringe as well the amount of starter is quite small for a one or two reel tank. Temperature can be controlled using the float-trough method; with some calculations using tap water you can pinpoint a temp to start at and let the temperature cool an equal amount till the end of development. A warm water bath can really help in a cold room. Net result will be very close to having perfect temperature control. C-41 film is actually pretty forgiving in this respect. Do the same for the Fixer and Bleach, absolute temperature control matter even less. A water rinse with 10 water exchanges and 30 sec in stabilizer mixed with distilled water you are all done.
 
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