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Adox XT-3

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) based, hydroquinone-free, no boric acid. ADOX CAPTURA dust binding technology allows mixing without inhaling chemical dust. Dissolves in 2-3 minutes. Identical results to pre-2019 Xtol — use published Xtol times.

Temperature

20°C

18–24°C

Dilutions

4

Capacity

20

rolls per litre

Form

Powder

Characteristics

Grainfine
Acutancehigh
Contrastnormal

Excellent shadow detail, wide latitude

Dilutions

stockReplenishable

Maximum film speed, fine grain

1+1One-shot

Recommended dilution. Enhanced sharpness.

1+2One-shot

Economy dilution

1+3One-shot

Maximum economy, longer times

Shelf Life

Concentrate

Unmixed powder indefinite

Working Solution

6 months in full airtight bottles

Matches Xtol capacity. Stock replenishable, diluted one-shot.

Often Used For

Xtol replacementFine grain with high sharpnessEnvironmentally conscious usersT-grain and Delta films

Limitations & Warnings

  • Powder mixing required

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

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