Ilford Rapid Fixer

[vincentbenoit]

From what I understand Ilford Rapid Fixer is based on ammonium thiosulphate rather than sodium thiosulphate (aka hypo) and as such does NOT require the film to be washed with a hypo clearing agent after fixing.
I'd be grateful if somebody could confirm this lest I make a mistake on my next development...

Thanks,
Vincent

 

[jrong]

I've never washed my negs after fixing with Ilford Rapid Fixer - no probs. 🙂

Jin

 

[Fred]

No need to use a hardener for film but I recon you still need to wash the film for about 15-20 mins in running water. Well thats what I do anyway.

 

[peterc]

as such does NOT require the film to be washed with a hypo clearing agent after fixing.

Is use the Ilford method of washing after using Rapid Fixer.

After fixing, fill the spiral tank with water at the
same temperature, +/-5ºC (9ºF), as the processing
solutions and invert it five times. Drain the water
away and refill. Invert the tank ten times. Once
more drain the water away and refill. Finally,
invert the tank twenty times and drain the water
away.

I have 30 year old negs that were washed this way that are just fine. some of my C41 from that era hasn't fared as well.

Peter

 

[Mackinaw]

Ilford Rapid Fixer has been my standard fixer for 15+ years. I wash film (35mm) for eight minutes in my 'Wat-Air" washer (blends water and air bubbles together). Never had any problems.

Jim Bielecki

 

[vincentbenoit]

Thanks guys. Good to hear that I can use Ilford Rapid Fixer without HCA wash and not compromise the quality / archivability of my negs.

Vincent