film developer
Kodak D-76
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) | 100 g |
| Hydroquinone | 5 g |
| Borax (disodium tetraborate decahydrate) (granular) | 2 g |
| Water to make | 1.0 L |
Notes
Start with about three-quarters of the final volume of warm water (about 50 °C) and dissolve each chemical fully in the listed order before topping up with water. Kodak lists it as a general-purpose fine-grain negative developer; the J-1 text points to its tank/tray instructions elsewhere in the book.
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.