B&WLiquid Concentrate
Kodak Alaris HC-110
Now labeled "HC Developer" or "High Concentrate" on US bottles due to trademark dispute.
Temperature
20°C
18–24°C
Dilutions
4
Form
Liquid
Characteristics
Grainfine
Acutancehigh
Contrastnormal
Full-scale with good shadow detail
Dilutions
1+31One-shot
Dilution B from concentrate. Standard dilution, most published times.
1+63One-shot
Dilution H. Stand development, compensating effect.
1+15One-shot
Dilution A. Push processing, fast films, shorter times.
1+47One-shot
Dilution E. Economy, slightly higher sharpness.
Shelf Life
Concentrate
Years (exceptional longevity)
Working Solution
Use immediately (one-shot)
One-shot use only. Concentrate makes many litres of working solution.
Development Times
| Film | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-X 400 | B | 400 | 3m 45s | 20°C |
| HP5 Plus | B | 400 | 5m | 20°C |
| T-Max 400 | B | 400 | 5m 30s | 20°C |
| Fomapan 400 Action | B | 400 | 6m 30s | 20°C |
| Kentmere Pan 400 | B | 400 | 8m | 20°C |
Often Used For
Long-term storageVersatile one-shot developmentTravel (small bottle, high yield)Push processing
Limitations & Warnings
- 2019 reformulation changed consistency from syrup to thinner liquid
- Legacy dilution charts (A-H from syrup) can cause confusion
- Adox HC-110 Professional is closest to old syrup formula
Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.
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