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Kodak Hypo Clearing Agent (HCA): Safety, Handling, Disposal

Most of us wouldn’t know use or even know about hypo clearing agents and what they do.
In this video, I break down the benefits and use case of a HCA, and talk about the Safety, Handling and Disposal of Kodak’s own HCA.
You can buy Kodak Hyper Clear here or the Liquid version as Ilford Wash Aid here.

00:00 Introduction
00:38 Legal Disclaimer
01:21 Background
05:44 Chemical Composition
06:49 Capacity
08:03 Shelf Life
08:52 Safety
13:09 Handling
14:14 Disposal
15:38 Cost
16:39 Conclusion

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Ilford Rapid Fixer: Safety, Handling, Disposal

Ilford’s Rapix Fixer is the de facto fixer in the modern era, and is the only one that many of us ever bother to try. Let’s talk about what’s in it, and how to use it properly. You can buy it here

00:00 Introduction
00:32 Legal Disclaimer
01:16 Background
09:45 Safety
11:47 Handling
14:50 Disposal
20:47 Cost
22:36 Conclusion

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Ilford Ilfostop: Safety, Handling, Disposal

Ilford’s Ilfostop is a prime example of a modern, odourless stop bath. Let’s talk about what’s in it, and how to use it properly. You can order it here

00:00 Introduction
00:34 Legal Disclaimer
01:27 Background
09:05 Safety 11:24 Handling
14:34 Disposal
15:49 Cost
17:00 Conclusion

This video is kindly sponsored by The Photo Shop https://www.thephotoshop.ie/

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Rodinal Film Developer – Safety, Handling, Disposal

Rodinal Film Developer – Safety, Handling, Disposal


Rodinal is a powerful, versatile, and potentially harmful black and white film developer. Let’s talk about how to use it safely. Alex has been working on a series of safety videos for chemistry that relate to film photography and darkroom printing. In this one he takes a deep dive on the Safe handling, use and disposal of Rodinal. Since Dr. Momme Andresen first patented the developed in 1891 it has been a popular film developer. The patent expired and it is now produced under many different names including R09 one shot, Adonal, Blazinal.

You can watch the on going safety in this playlist.


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Introduction
00:27 Legal Disclaimer
01:35 Background
07:19 Safety
10:04 Handling
12:15 Disposal
12:48 Cost
13:37 Conclusion

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How to read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Alex has made an excellent series on the safe handling, usage and disposal of photographic and darkroom chemistry.

In this video they run though how to read a safety data sheet (SDS) in order to interpret the information within and know how to “translate” that to real-world safety in your darkroom or when using photographic chemicals at home.

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And the full series to date can be found here


00:00 Introduction
00:34 My Qualifications
01:36 Legal Disclaimer
02:05 What is an SDS?
04:25 Sections of an SDS
06:08 Examining an SDS
19:36 Conclusion

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