film developer
Kodak D-19
Handle chemistry safely
Wear gloves and eye protection, work with good ventilation, and read the supplier’s safety data sheet before use. Hazard information here is a summary, not a replacement for it. Dispose of all photographic chemistry correctly, in line with local laws and your local authority’s guidance. Never mix waste solutions, and check the supplier’s safety data sheet before disposing of anything.
Ingredients
| Metol | 2 g |
| Sodium sulfite (anhydrous) | 90 g |
| Hydroquinone | 8 g |
| Sodium carbonate (monohydrated) | 52.5 g |
| Potassium bromide (anhydrous) | 5 g |
| Water to make | 1.0 L |
Notes
High-contrast developer. Dissolve the chemicals in order, starting in about half the final volume of warm water, then make up to volume with cold water. Usage instructions are on another J-1 page that was not read.
Source
Processing Chemicals and Formulas for Black-and-White Photography (Kodak Publication J-1), 7th edition, Eastman Kodak Company (1977), p. 35
Amounts as published. Chemical forms (anhydrous, monohydrate and so on) change the weights, so match the form listed.