paper developer
Kodak D-72 (Dektol-type)
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 | 3 g |
| Sodium sulfite (anhydrous) | 45 g |
| Hydroquinone | 12 g |
| Sodium carbonate (monohydrated) | 80 g |
| Potassium bromide (anhydrous) | 2 g |
| Water to make | 1 L |
Notes
Paper developer stock, mixed in warm water in the listed order. J-1 says to use it as instructed for the packaged Kodak Dektol developer, which is described on another page.
Source
Processing Chemicals and Formulas for Black-and-White Photography (Kodak Publication J-1), 7th edition, Eastman Kodak Company (1977), p. 37
Amounts as published. Chemical forms (anhydrous, monohydrate and so on) change the weights, so match the form listed.