Developer · Black and white
Kodak Alaris XTOL
Known problemsB&WPowder
Kodak sells XTOL as powder to make 5 litres or more. Kodak describes it as having no hydroquinone and as robust and stable across temperatures, dilutions and agitation methods.
- Type
- Powder
- Process
- B&W
- Temperature
- 20°C
- Dilutions
- 2
- Capacity
- 15
- Shelf life
- Not stated by Kodak
18–27°C (64–81°F)
rolls per litre
concentrate
Characteristics
GrainFine, level 1 of 3
AcutanceHigh, level 3 of 3
ContrastNormal, level 2 of 4
Excellent shadow detail with wide latitude
Dilutions
| Ratio | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| stock | Replenishable | Full strength. Kodak: about 15 rolls per litre unreplenished (with time compensation), or replenish. |
| 1+1 | One-shot | Kodak: slightly greater film speed, enhanced sharpness and shadow detail, slightly more grain. Dilute just before use; do not reuse or replenish. |
Shelf life
- Concentrate
- Not stated by Kodak
- Working Solution
- Mixed stock: 6 months in a full tightly closed container, at least 2 months partly filled; indefinitely in a replenisher tank with floating lid if new solution is added (Kodak)
Kodak: about 15 rolls of 135-36 or 120 per litre of full-strength developer without replenishment, using the time-compensation table; discard after that. 1:1 is one-shot. Can be replenished.
Development times
| Film | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-X 400 | stock | 400 | 7m | 20°C (68°F) |
| Tri-X 400 | 1+1 | 400 | 9m | 20°C (68°F) |
| T-Max 400 | stock | 400 | 6m 30s | 20°C (68°F) |
| T-Max 400 | 1+1 | 400 | 9m 15s | 20°C (68°F) |
| T-Max 100 | stock | 100 | 7m 30s | 20°C (68°F) |
| T-Max P3200 | stock | 3200 | 13m 30s | 20°C (68°F) |
| T-Max 100 | 1+1 | 100 | 9m 30s | 20°C (68°F) |
| T-Max P3200 | 1+1 | 3200 | 18m 30s | 20°C (68°F) |
| Tri-X 400 | stock | 1600 | 9m 45s | 20°C (68°F) |
| T-Max 400 | stock | 800 | 6m 30s | 20°C (68°F) |
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Full guides for XTOL
- Tri-X 400
- T-Max 400
- HP5 Plus
- Delta 400
- FP4 Plus
- Ilford Delta 100
- T-Max 100
- T-Max P3200
- Double-X 5222
- Pan F Plus 50
- RPX 400
- RPX 25
- SFX 200
- Retro 80S
- P30
- CHS 100 II
- CatLABS X Film 320 (35mm)
- CatLABS X Film 320 Pro (120)
- Street Candy MTN 100
- Pancro 400
- Tri-X 320 (320TXP)
- RPX 100
- Superpan 200
- Retro 400S
- Infrared 400
- Plus-X Pan 125
- Neopan 400 Professional
- Neopan 1600 Professional
Often used for
Fine grain with high sharpnessT-grain films (T-Max, Delta)Environmentally conscious development
Limitations & warnings
- 1-litre packets prone to 'Sudden Death' — iron in packaging seal suspected to cause premature oxidation
- Avoid old 1L stock entirely
- 5L bags remain reliable
Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.