Filzkoeter
stray animal
I just found an old bottle of xtol stock in the back of my closet... decided to do a quick clip test with it to see if it's still developing.
The leader turned dark pretty fast, I developed it for 6-7 minutes in the stock solution and fixed it for a couple of minutes afterwards.
the long barnack-style-cut piece was developed in that ancient xtol (leader still wet)
The other one was developed in HC110 yesterday.
Both show approx. the same density
It was stored in a dark closet at room temperature in a high filled plastic bottle for a little bit over 2 years now
Still clear in color.
I assume this xtol bottle should be safe to use, what do you think?
The leader turned dark pretty fast, I developed it for 6-7 minutes in the stock solution and fixed it for a couple of minutes afterwards.
the long barnack-style-cut piece was developed in that ancient xtol (leader still wet)
The other one was developed in HC110 yesterday.
Both show approx. the same density
It was stored in a dark closet at room temperature in a high filled plastic bottle for a little bit over 2 years now
Still clear in color.
I assume this xtol bottle should be safe to use, what do you think?
alistair.o
Well-known
It looks OK to me. I use Xtol all the time (usually 1:1) and have had bottles of stock in a dark place for months on end and it still does the job.
Hope it goes well for you.
PS: I should add that it is so cheap anyway, if you have doubts sling it and get new stock.
Hope it goes well for you.
PS: I should add that it is so cheap anyway, if you have doubts sling it and get new stock.
Filzkoeter
stray animal
I developed a roll right now, the 2+ years old xtol works just fine
funny, as xtol seems to be notorious for dying quite fast
funny, as xtol seems to be notorious for dying quite fast
Mackinaw
Think Different
In a tightly stoppered container, it appears to last quite long. I've successfully used Xtol 12 - 14 months after it was mixed.
Jim B.
Jim B.