Tetenal Tetenal Colortec E-6

Name: Tetenal Tetenal Colortec E-6
Brand: Tetenal

Also known as: Colortec E-6, Tetenal E-6

Three-bath E-6 kit with separate colour developer step rather than combined processes. The first developer is critical — temperature errors here cause colour shifts. Stabilizer included. Limited availability following Tetenal business difficulties.

Temperature

38°C

37–39°C

Dilutions

Capacity

rolls per litre

Form

Kit

Dilutions

stockReplenishable

Three-bath system: first developer, colour developer, bleach-fix (Blix)

Shelf Life

Concentrate

12 months unopened

Working Solution

2-4 weeks mixed — E-6 first developer oxidises rapidly

First developer exhausts first. Increase time as capacity depletes.

Often Used For

Home E-6 slide processingStandard E-6 resultsUsers familiar with Tetenal products

Limitations & Warnings

Production uncertain — Tetenal 1847 filed for insolvency March 2024
Stock availability varies by retailer
Temperature precision critical (±0.3°C in first developer)

Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.

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