TABLE OF CONTENTS

AN SCO PREPARED CHE MIC AL S........................... • ••• • 3

Ansco Prepared Developers ..... . • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4
Ansco Chemical Specialties . . . . . . .. . ... . . .. . .. . . .. . . . ... 6

CHEMISTRY FO R TH E PHOTOGRA PHE R....................... • 11

About developers .. .. .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The importance of a shore-stop. . . . • . • . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Functions of the fixing barh . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Suggestions for compounding formulas . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 19
Compensating for non-s tandard temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 20
Agi ra ri on . ... ................ .. .. .. . • . • . . . . . . . • . . . 2.2
Ansco Sheer Film No rchiog Code . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Conversion cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

AN SCO P HOTOGRAPHI C FORMU LAS .............. ................ 25

Developer form uJ as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . ... 25
Noccs on rwo-cray developmcnr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . .. 36
Developing by inspecti on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fixing formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Shorc-scop formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Toning formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Red ucing formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • . . . . . 43
Intensifying formulas . . . ..............•.......... ... 43
Desensitizing formula . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . 45

RAPIO PROCESS IN G PROCEDURE ••.. . . . .. . .. . . ... . .. . .... 45

SUGGESTIONS FOR DARKROO M PLANS ............ .. . . . ..... .47

I NDEX . . . - - - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 0 • 0 • • • • • • 48
ANSCO DISTRICT SALES OFF ICE S ................... . DACK COVBR

Copyrighl 1950, General Aniline & Film Corporation

CONVERSION TABLES (•

l ANSCO PHOTO GRAPHI C F0 RM uLAS

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The following conversion tables are presented for those who need a
quick and simple means of converting weight and volumes.

WEI GHT DEVELOPING FORMULAS

1 pound - 16 ounces 1 kilogram "' 2.205 pounds
- 7000 grains AN SCO 17 • FI NE-GRA IN BOR AX TANK DEVELOPER:- - - -- - -
- 453.6 grams 1 gram - 15.43 grains
This is a tine-grain developer recommended for all Ansco roll, pack and 35 mm films. It can
- 0.4536 kilograms - 0.035 ounces
also be used for obtaining soft gradation with Ansco portrait and press films . It is recom-
1 ounce - 437 .S grains mended for motion picture'negative development. This soft-working, line-grain developer may
be obtained in padcaged form by ordering Ansc!).17 developer.
- 28.35 grams
V7 0
1 grain - 0.0648 gram Metric Avoirdupois
Hot Water (125 For 52 C) . ..... . ...... 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
Merol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 5 grams 22 grains 88 grains'
LI QUID Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous .. . . . 0 • • 80 grams
0 • • ••• 2~ oz. 80 gr. 10% ounces
Hy<lroquinone . . . .. . ..... .. . . . . .... . . . . 3 grams 0 44 grains ~oz. 65 gr.
1 gallon - 4 quarts 1 dram = 0.125 ounce Borax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 grams 44 grains 7.( oz. 65 gr.
Potassium Bromide. . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . . . . .5 ~ram 7.5 grains 30 grains
"' 128 ounces 3.697 CCo
· Water to make . . .. . ... .. .. 0.. . . • . . . . . . 1 liter 32 ounces 1 gallon
= 1024 drams
- 3785 cc. 1 liter - 1000 cc. (milliliters) Do not dilute for use.
3.785 liters 33.81 ounces
- 1.057 quans Tank developing rime at 68 F (20 C), 10 to 15 minutes for tine-grain films , 12 to 20 minutes
- 0.2642 gallon for portrait and press films.
I quart = 32 ounces Tray developing rime at 68 F (20 C), 8 to 12 minutes depend ing on film rype and density
946.3 cc. desired. '
"' 0.9463 liter 1 cc. - 0.001 lirer
- 0.03381 ounce
1 ounce 29.57 CCo AN SC O 17A REPLENI SH ER -- - - ------------- - -- - - -
' Add %'ounce of replenisher to Ansco 17 fo~ each roll of 120 film or 36-exposure 35 mm film
FRAC TI ONAL (or equivalent) developed. Maintain original volume of developer, discarding if necessary
some use<! developer. No increase in original developing time is necessary when replenisher is
1 pound - 16 ounces =7000 grains = 453.6 grams = 0.4536 kilograms used in this manner until the developer ts exhausted. Available in packaged form by ordering
~ pound = 8 ounces "'3500 grains "'226.8 grams Ansco 17A Replenisher.
X pound - 4 ounces =1750 grains = 113.4 grams0 Metric Avoirdupois
1/16 pound = 1 ounce - 437.5 grains "' 28.35 grams J Hot Water (125 For 52 C) . . . . . . . .. . .. . 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
1 gallon "' 4 quarts - 8 ptntS0

- 128 ounces= 3785 cc . =3.785 liters Merol . . .. .. . . .. .... .. . . . . . 0 • •2.2 grams

Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous ... . 0.. ... 0. . 0 80 grams
• • • • • • • • 32 grains
2~ oz. 80 gr.
).( oz. 20 gr.
10% ounces
X gallon = 1 quart - 2 pmts - 32 ounces= 946.3 cc. =0.9463 liter Hydroquinone .. .. . . .. .. .. .. 4.5 grams 66 grains ~oz. 45 gr.
- 1 pint - 16 ounces "' 473.2 cc. =0.4732 liter
0 • • • • • • • • •

J.i gallon = ~ quart Borax . . . . .... . . .. . . . .. o •••• o • 18 grams

• • • • • • • • Y2 oz. 44 gr. 2,!4 oz. 65 gr.
1/128 gallon = 1/32 quart "'1/ 16 ptnt - 1 ounce = 29.57 cc. = 0.0296 liter Water to make . ... . 0.. . . 0.. 0. .... . .... 1 , liter 32 ounces 1 gallon
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AH SC O 11M • FINE · GRAIN METABORATE TANK DEVELOPER!- -- - ANSCO 22 • M· H TITLE DEVELOPER. - - - - - - - - - - - - -

This formula is similar to Ansco 17 bur due 10 rhe use of sodium meraborare as an alkali This formula is recommended for tray or tank development of cine title liJm and positi,•e
permits grea ter ,-ariation in developing time. ' 6Jm to obrain results of high contrast.

Mmic Avoirtl11poiJ M<tric Avoirdupois

Hor \V arer (125 For 52 C) . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 <luarts Hot Water (125 For 52 C) .. .... .. . . 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
Metol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 grams 22 grains 88 grains Mcco) ... , . , , ...... . . .... .... , .. . .8 gram 12 grains 47 grai ns
Sodium Sulnte, anhydrous . . . ........ . 80 grams 272 oz. SO gr. lOh ounces Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous ........ . 40 grams ! ){oz. 40 gr. 53{ oz . .50 gr.
Hydroquinone ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 grams 44 grains ){oz. 6S gr. Hydroquinone ....... . ... ..... ... . 8 grams Y.l' oz. 8 gr. 1 oz. 30 gr.
Sodium Meraborate... . . . • • . . . . 2 grams 29 grains 1-;f oz. 8 gr. Sodium Carbonate, mono hydrated . 50 grams 172 oz. 75 gr. 6%' ounces
Potassium Bromide .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . • . .5 gram 772 grains 29 grains Potassium Bromide ......... . 5 grams 72 grains ~ oz. 70 gr.
\Vater co make . . . .. .. .. .. .. • .. .. .. 1 I iter 32 ounces I gallon Water ro make I lirer 32 ounces 1 gallon

Do not dilute for use. Do nor dilute for use. Normal developing rime 5 tO 8 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C).
Developing time at 68 F ( 20 C) , 10 to 15 minu tes for fine-grain films .
. Larger amounts of metnboratc may be used with corresponding reduction of developing
mne ( up to lO grams of mer~bo~ate ~r liter with a ~eveloping time of 5 minur~s at 68 F )
although sltghcly coarser gra1n s1ze wdl then be obtallled. ANSCO 30 • X· RAY DEVELOPER!- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
This de,·elopcr is recommended for use wi t h Ansco X-Ray Film. Ansco 30 is also suitable
for Ansco aerial films as it is clean-working, bas long )jfe and gives high contrast.
AN SCO 17M REPLENI SHER!----------------- -- ------ -- ------- Mrtric A.r:oirdupois
Hot Water ( 125 For 52 C) .. 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
Add %' ounce of replenisher co Ansco 17M for each roll of 120 liJm or 36-t:xposure 35 mm Metol . . . . . . . . . .... . 1<( oz. 95 gr.
3.5 grams )I gra1ns
film ( or equivalent) devel~ped. Ma~n rain original volu.me of developer, discarding if ne.cessary Sodium Su lfite, anh ydrous . . . . 60 grams 2 ounces 8 ounces
some used deve loper. No mcrease m ong10aJ developtng tJme necessary when replemsher is Hydroquinone . ................. . 9 grams )4' oz. 20 gr. I oz. 90 gr.
used in this manner. Sodium Ca rbonate, monoh ydrated .. 40 grams 1)4 oz. 40 gr. s ){ oz. 50 gr.
Marie Avoirdupois Potassiu m Bromide ... . ... . . .. .. . 2 grams 29 grains Y.i' oz. 8 gr.
Hot Water (125 F or )2 C) ..... .... 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarrs Water ro make • 1 liter 32 ounces I ga II on
Merol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . 2.2 grams 32 grains 74 oz. 20 gr. Do nor dilute for use.
Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous . . . . . . . . . . SO grams 272 oz. SO gr. JOS 4 ounces
Hydroqwnone .... .. . .. .. .. .. 4.5 grams 66 grains 12 oz. 45 gr. Normal de,•eloping rime at 68 F ( 20 C) , 6 minutes for X-Ray Film, 8 minutes for Non-
Sodium Mecaborate . . . . . . . . • • . . . . S grams Y.f oz. S gr. 1 oz. 30 gr. Screen X-Ray Film.
Water to ma ke . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . . 1 liter 32 ounces 1 gal Ion

ANSCO 40 • M· H TRAY DEVELOPER:.- - -- -- - - - -- --

AN SCO 20 • M· H POS ITIVE DEVELO PE rt-- - - - -- -- - --
This is a brilliant mecol-bydroquinonc tray developer for ro ll , pack and sheet film .
This dean-work ing developer is recommended for normal contrast with tray or tank Srock Solutio11 Metric Avoird11pois
development of positive film. Hot Water ( 125 For 52 C).. . ..• 900 cc. 29 ounces 3J.1 quarts
Marie Acoirdupou Mecol. . . ...... .. 4.5 grams 66 grains J.1 oz. 45 gr.
Ho t Water (1 25 For 52 C). .. ...... .. 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous . . . S4 grams I %' oz. 25 gr. 7 7:( ounces
Metol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 grams 29 grains Y.i' oz. 8 gr. Hydroquinone ... . . . . . . . 7.5 grams ){ ounce 1 ounce
Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous ... . ..... 25 grams %'oz . 40 gr. 3Y.i' oz. 50 gr. Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated . 54 grams 1~ oz. 25 gr. 7 Y.i' ounces
Hyd roq uinone .. . ....... .... ..... . 4 grams 59 grains J.1 oz. 15 gr. Potassium Bromide ... . .......... . 3 44 grains .!1.1' oz. 65 gr.
72 oz. 50 gr. 2).1 ounces Water tO ma ke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 32 ounces 1 gallon
Sodium Carbonate, monoh ydrated ....... 18.5 grams
Potass ium Bromide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 grams 29 grains 1-:f oz. 8 gr. ' 0 • •

For use di lute I part srock solurion with 2 parts water.

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Water to make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ii rer 32 ounces 1 gal Jon

[)e,·eJoping time 4 to 5 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C) .
Do not dilute for use. Normal developing time 3 to 5 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C) .
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ANSCO 42 • M- H TANK DEVELOPER:- - - - - -- -- -- - - Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated . . .. . . . 6 grams %' oz. 2.5 gr. 2%' ounces
Potassium Bromide . .. . . ... . . . . . .... .. . .8 gram 47 grains )4" oz. SS gr.
This is a soft-working tank formu la recommended for pack, roll and porrra.ir films. Water ro make . ........ . ...... .. . , .. . . l liter 1 gallon 3.11 gallon$
Metric Avoirdupois Do not di lute for use. •
Hor \Yarer (125 For 52 C) ........... 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quans TANK DEVELOPMENT: Normal developing time, 6 ro 8 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C) with
Metol . . •...... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 gram 12 grains 47 gratns occasional agitation. TRAY DEVELOPMENT: Norma l developing time, 5 co 7 minutes at
Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous .. ... . . .. .. . . . 45 grams 1Yz ounces 6 ounces 68 F ( 20 C).
Hydroquinone .. . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 grams 18 grains 70 grains
Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated .. . . . . . 8 grams 7.1' oz. 8 gr. 1 oz. 30 gr. *For longer developing times with tank development, dilute one parr developing solurion
Potassium Merabisulfite ..... . . . . . . . . . . 4 grams 59 grains Yz oz. lS gr. with one parr water and develop 12 co 16 minutes ar 68 f ( 20 C) .
Porassiu.m Bromide . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . L S grams 22 grains 88 grains
\Varercomake ...................... 1 lirer 32 ounces 1 gallon
Do nor dil ure for use.
Develop lS ro 20 minutes at 68 F (20 C) . ANSCO 47A REPlENISHER----------------------------------
Add %ounce of replenisher tO Ansco 47 for each roll oll20 film ( or equivalent) developed.
ANSCO 45 • PYRO DEVElOPER----- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Maintain original volume of developer, discarding if necessary some used developer. No
increase in original developing rime is necessary when replenisher is used in this manner.
This formula is recommended for those users of Ansco film who prefer pyro development. Muric Avoird11pois
Srock solurions shou ld be kepr in stoppered bottles. Hot Water ( 125 for 52 C). . ...•..... 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
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Merol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 grams 44 grai.os )4 oz. 65 gr.
s~'"'i~ll 1 Mttric Avoird11p~is
Sodium Sul fite, anhydrous . .. . •.. . . . .. . . 45 grams 1Yz ounces 6 ounces
Sodium Bisulfite .............. .. ..... .. 9.8 grams 7.1' oz. 35 gr. 1)4 oz. 25 gr. v74 oz. 8 gr.
Pyro . .... . . . , . . ........... .. . . ... . .. . 60 grams 2 ounces S ounces Sodium Bisulfite . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 grams 29 grains
Potassium Bromide .......... . . .... . .. . 1.1 grams 16 grains 64 grains Hydroquinone ........... . . ... .. . ..... , 6 grams 88 grains %' oz. 20 gr.
Water w make ............ .. . ........ . 1 liter 32 ounces 1 gallon Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated . ... . .. 12 grams M oz. 6S gr. lYz oz. 45 gr.
Solllfion 2 Water co make . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l liter 32 ounces 1 gal lon
Sodium Sulfite, anhvdrous .. .. .......... lOS grams 3Yz ounces 14 ounces
Water ro make .. .. ·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 I iter 32 ounces 1 gallon
Sol11riou J
Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated .. ... .. 8S grams 2U oz. 40 gr. 11 ounces
Water co make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 liter 32 ounces 1 gallon
ANSCO 48M . ME TABORATE DEVElOPER-----------------------
TANK DEVELOPMENT: Take one part each Solutions 1, 2, 3 and add 11 parts water. This formula is recommended for photofinish.ing, profession al, and amareut· film deve lop-
Normal developing time, from 9 to 12 mtnures at 68 F (20 C). TRAY DEVELOPMENT: ment and is suitable for deep tank use over a long period of time.
Take 1 parr each Solutions 1, 2, 3 and add 7 parts water. Normal developing rime, from 6 tO Mttric Awird11pois
8 mimttes at 68 F ( 20 C). Solutions will keep wel l when stOred separately bur fina l developer 27\! gallons
Ho t Warer ( 125 F or 52 C) ..... ........ 750 cc. 3 quarts
should be used immediately after mixing. Merol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 2 grams 7.1' oz. 8 gr. % o~. 80 gr.
Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous ... . .••...... 40 grams sVL oz. .so gr. 1 lb. 2% oz.
H ydroqui nooe .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l.S grams 88 grains Y2 oz. 90 gr.
ANSCO 47 . METOL - HYOROQUINONE DEVElOPER:- ------------- Sodium Meta borate .... . . ......... . 10 grams 17.1' oz. 40 gr . 4% ounces
Potassium Bromide • . . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . .5 gram 30 grains )4 ou nee
This is a long-l ife, cleao-workiog formula which will give excellent results as a standard Warer ro make ., .... ... ......... . .. ... 1 liter 1 gal lon 3.11 gallons
fi lm developer for either tray or tank developmem. '
Do nor d il ure for use.
Muric Avoird~tpois
Hot Water (125 F or 52 C) . . .. ....... . 750 cc. 3 quarts 2Yz gall ons TANK DEVELOPMENT: No~mal developing rime 5 co 7 minutes ar 68 F ( 20 C) .
Merol . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I .s grams 88 grains Yz oz. 90 gr. • TRAY DEVELOPMENT: Normal developing rime 4 ro 6 minutes at 68 .F ( 20 C) .
Sodium Sulfite, anhyd rous . . . .....•..... 45 grams 6 ouoces I lb. S oz.
Sodium Bisulfite ... . . . . . . . . . . . • . • . . 1 gram 60 grains Yz ounce These developing rimes apply ro Ansco portrait, press and com mercial films and co all
Hydroquinone . .... , .. , ..........•. , . . 3 grams 7.1' oz. 65 gr. 17.1' oz. 65 gr. Ansco rol.l and pack films.
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ANSCO 48M REPLENISHER--- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - ANSCO 70 • HYOROQU I NONE CAU ST IC DEVELOPER-------
This developer is recommended for Process film used in reproduction work.
Add U ounce of replenisher co Ansco 48M for .:acb rol l of 120 film ( orequivalenr) developed.
Maim~in o~i$inal velum~ of ~eve!oper, discarding if nece~sary some u_ sed developer. No in- Sbllltibtt 1 ML1ric Avoirdttpois
crease 1n ong1nal developmg t 1rne IS necessary when replemsber 1s used 10 rh1s manner. Hot Water ( 125 For )2 C) ........ ... .. 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
Avbirdupois
Hydroquinone . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . 25 grams %'oz. 40 gr. 3.!1 oz. SO gr.
Mmic Pot assium Merabisl116re ... . ...... 25 grams
Hot Water ( 125 For 52 C) . • ... . . 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
%'oz. 40 gr. 3U' oz. SO gr.
Potasshtm Bromide . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 25 grams 7;\ oz. 40 gr. 3U' oz. so gr.
Mero l .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 grams 92 grams % oz. 40 gr. Watertomake ..................... 1 liter 32 ounces 1 gallon
SodiLtm Sulfite, anhydrous .. , ... , ... 30 grams 1 ounce 4 ounces
Hydroquioone .... .. .. . .. . .. .... 10 grams U' oz. 35 gr. I M oz. 40 gr. Solutibfl 2
Sod ium Meraborare. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 grams 1)1 oz. 40 gr. S){( oz. 50 gr. ColdWater .. . . .........•.•... .. . .. . .. 1 liter 32 ounces 1 ga ll on
Water co make .. . .. .. ..... , ..•.. .. •. .. 1 liter 32 ounces l gallon *Sodium Hydroxide ( Ca ustic Soda Flakes) 36 grams 1 oz. 90 gr. 4%' oz. 30 gr.
Mix equa l parts of Solutions 1 and 2 immediately before use.
Develop 61ms not looger than 3 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C).
ANSCO 61 • M· H TRAY DEVELOPER- - - - - - -- - - - -- - - - *May be substituted by:
Potassium Hydroxide . . .• .. . .... . .... . . SO grams 1,11 oz. 75 gr. 6% ounces
This developer is recommended for use with co mmercial film ro produce negatives of nor-
mal contrast. It may also be used satisfacrori ly for roll, pack and sheet 6Jm for negarives
o( average brilliance.
ANSCO 72 • GLYCIN DEVELOPER-------------- - - - -
Mnri& Avoirdupoi.r This clean -working formulajs recommended Cor use with commercial 6Jms in reproduction
Hot Water (125 For 52 C) .. . ' 750 cc. ....... 24 ounces 3 quarts work when a comparativel y low maximum density is desired. It is also su.i rable for develop·
Metol . ... . . . .. . . . ....... . ] . gram
• 0 • • • • • ' • 15 grains 60 grains menr of roll, pack and sheer fi lm providing a long scale of ronal gradation.
Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous . , .. ... . . I) grams 72 ounce 2 ounces
Hydroquinone ... ......... .... . . .. . 2 grams 29 grains Moz. 8 gr. Stock Solutibll Marie Avqirdupbis
Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated . . . lS grams ,l.-2ounce 2 ounces Hoc Water (125 For 52 C) .. _, ..... . ... 800 cc. 25 ounces 3 quarrs
Porassi um Bromide ...... , ........ _.. 1 gram 15 grains 60 grains Sodium Sn16re, anhydrous . . . . , , ...... 125 grams 4U ounces 1 lb. 1 oz.
Water to make .................. . . . .. . 1 li ter 32 ounces 1 ga llon Potassium Carbonate .... .. . . , . . . . . . . 250 grams 8,11 ounces 2 lb. 2 o:<.
G lycin . . .. . .. . .. , .. , . . .. , ..... 50 grams 1,11 0:<. 75 gr. 6% ounces
Do nor di lute for use. Normal developing rime, 4 ro 6 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C). Water to make . . . . . • . . . . . . . . 1 liter 32 ounces 1 gallon
TANK DEVELOPMENT: Take one part stock solution, 6fteen parts water and develop
20 ro 25 minutes at 68 F (20 C) . TRAY DEVELOPMENT: Take one part stock solution, four
ANSCO 64 · RAP ID M- H ( TROPICAL ) DEVELOPER- - - - - - - -- - - parts water and develop 5 ro 10 minutes ar 68 F ( 20 C).

This is a clean-working developer of partimlar value for rapid developmen r or development

at high temperatures. ANSCO 79 • PA RHO RMALDEHY OE DEVELOPER- - - - - - - - - - -
This is a standard formu la recommended for development of Reprolith and Reprolith Orrho
Murk AvDirdllpbi.t Films.
Hoc \Varer ( 125 F or 52 C) . ............ 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts Metric A~Dird~tpbis
Mecol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~ . . .. . .. 2.5 gra:ms 36 grains y,( oz. 3.5 gr. Water ( Not over 90 For 32 C) . . .. •. .... 2000 cc. 64 ounces
Sodium Sul.fire, anhydrous . . . . . . . . . . . 25 grams 7.f oz. 40 gr. 3.)4 oz. 50 gr. SodiLun Sol6te, anhydrous. . . . . . . . • • . . . 120 grams 4 ounces
Hydroquioone .... .'.... ......... . ... 6.5 grams 95 grains U oz. 50 gr. Paraformaldehyde . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 grams 1 ounce
Sodjum Carbonate, monoh1•drared .. , . . 16 grams .l1 oz. 15 gr. 2 oz. 60 gr. •
Potassium Merabisu16re ...... . . . . . . . . . . 10.5 grams ){(oz. 45 gr.
Porassi um 13rom ide • . . , : . . . . . . . . . . , . 1 gram 15 grains 60 grains Boric Acid Crysra ls . . . . . ............ , , . 30 grams 1 ounce
\Varer co make . .. . .. . . .. .. . • . .. .. . . .. 1 liter 32 ounces 1 gallon Hydroqui.nooe ..... .. . .... , .... , .. , .. , . 90 grams 3 ounces
Do nor dilure for use. Potassium Bromide . , . . . ... _.... . 6 grams 88 grains
• \Yarer co make .. .. ... .. .. .. . .. .. . 4 l irers 1 gallon
Normal developing rime-3 co 4 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C) .
For developmenr a.r temperatures higher than 68 F, see paragraph on rime-temperature Dissolve chemicals in the order given and l1Se solu rion full srrcngrh. Norma l develoeing
coefficien ts on page 21. rime 2 co 3 minu tes at 68 co 70 F ( 20 ro 21 C). For Repro lirh Orthochromatic, develop l}l! co
3 m.inu res ar same temperature.
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ANSCO 81 • REPROLITH DEVELOPER!------ - - -- - - - AN S C 0 11 0 • D I R ECT BR0 WN- BLA CK PAPE R 0 EY El 0 P ER t - - - --

Formula 81 provides a single-solu tion developer of excellent keeping qual ity for the de- Beautiful warm rones may be obtained wirh this developer on both conract and projectio n
ve lopmeot of Repro[ irh Film. papers.
Stock Sol11ti011 Metric Avoirdupois
Mettic Avoirdupois Hor Warer (125 For 52 C) .... . .......750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
Hoc Warer ( 125 F or 52 C) .... , . .. •. ... 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts Hydroquinone .. ..... . .. . . . . . . . . ....... 22.5 grams % ounce 3 ounces
H ydroquinone ........... ...... .. . . , , , . 35 grams 1 oz. 75 gr. 4% ounces Sod ium Sulfite , anhydrous . .. ... . ... ... . 57 grams 1 ~ oz. 65 gr. 7 !rZ o unces
Sodium Sulfi~e, anhydrous . . . . .... . .. .. . 55 grams 1% oz. 40 gr. 77;1 oz. 50 gr. Sodi um Carbonarc, monohydrated . . .. ... 75 grams 2~ ounces 10 ounces
Sodium Carbon are, monohydrated . ...... 80 grams 2~ oz. 80 gr. 10% ounces Potassium Bromide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 grams 40 graans U oz. 50 gr.
Cirric Ac id .. ............... .... . . . . . . 5.5 grams 80 grains ~oz. 100 gr. Warertomake .. ..... ... . ......... .. .. 1 liter 32 ounces 1 ga ll on
Porassi um Bromide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 grams )i oz. 35 gr. 1}4 oz. 40 gr.
Warerromake ........ . ............. .. 1 li.rer 32 ounces 1 gal lon For use dilute 1 part srock solurion wi th 5 parts warer.
Give prints 3 ro 4 times normal exposure and develop 5 to 7 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C) .
Do nor dilute for use. Normal developing rime not longer than 3 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C) .

ANSCO 90 • HI GH CONTRAST M- H TRAY DEVELOPER!- - - - - - - ANSCO 113 • AMIOOL PAPER DEVELOPER- - -- - - - - - - -

This developer has been particularly designed for use wi th Commercial and Process films ro T his formu la must be mixed fresh each rime, and it is .recommended ooly for small lots of
produce negataves of bri lliam conrrasr. prancs.
Metric Avoirdupois
Metric Avoirdupois Am idol. ............... .... ,.. .... .. .. 6.6 grams 96 grains
Hor Wa rer (125 F or 52 C) ........... . . 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarrs Sodium Sulfite, aohy4rous . . ............ 44 grams l~ ounces
Merol ...... .. , .. , ....... . . . , . . • . . . . . . 5 grams 72 grains ~ oz. 70 gr. Porassium .Bromide .. .. . .. , . , ....... , . . .55 gram 8 graans
Sodium Sul6te, anhydrous . .. .... ....... 40 grams l .J-4' oz. 40 gr. SJ4 oz. 50 gr. Water co make ..... ...... _........ .... 1 liter 32 ounces
H ydroquinone ... .. . . . ... .. . .. .. ·. . .. . .. . 6 grams 88 grains % oz. 20 gr.
Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated .. . . . . 40 grams 1~ oz. 40 gr. Sy.( oz. SO gr. Do not di lute for use. If hot water is used for dissolving chemicals, rhe sodium su l6te and
Potassium Bromide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ~rams 44 grains )4 oz. 65 gr. porassium bwmide sbould be dissol ved fuse and the am idol added only after che solmion has
Water ro make ...... ...... ... . . ....... 1 liter 32 ounces 1 gal Ion cooled.
For development of Cykora and sim llar papers use rwice tbe amount of potassi um bromide
Do nor dilute for use. specified above.
Normal developing ri me, 4 ro 6 minu tes at 68 F ( 20 C) . Deve lop 1 to 2 rninures at 68 F ( 20 C) .

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ANSCO 103 • PAPER DEVELOPER- - -- ----------
AN SCO 115 • GLYCIN · HYDROOUINONE DEVELDPE11----- - - -
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:r'his formula is recommended as a developer for Monodex, Coovira and Speedex papers
when cold , blue-bl ack tones :tre desired. T his is a wa.rm-rooe deve loper suitable for Cykon , Gykora, lndiarone, Brovira, and similar
papers.
Srock Soluti011 Merrie Avoird~tpois Srock. Soh11im1 Metric Avoirdupois
Hor War.e r ( 125 For 52 C) ..... . .. . .. 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 qu arts Hor Wa rer ( 125 For 52 C) ............. 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
Metol ................ _. .. ... .. .. . 3.5 grams 51 grains .J-4' oz. 95 gr. Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous ....• .. ....... 90 grams 3 ounces 12 ounces
Sodium Sul fite, anhydrous . . . . . . . . . . 45 grams 1,!1 ounces 6 ounces • Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated ., .. , .. 150 grams 5 ounces 1 lb . 4 oz.
H ydroqui none .. . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . ll.S grams .l{ oz. SO gr. 1~ oz. 90 gr. G l ycin . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 30 grams 1 ounce 4 ounces
Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated . ..... . 78 grams 2,!1 oz. 45 gr. 10~ ounces Hydroquioone ...... .............. ... .. 9.5 grams .J-4' oz. 30 gr. 17;1 oz. 5 gr.
Potassi um Bromide .... . ... ........... . 1.2 grams 18 grains 70 graans Potassium Bromide . ... . .. ..•.... . ... . , 4 gra ms 59 grains :Y2 oz. 15 gr.
Water ro make ...... .. . .... .......... . 1 liter 32 ounces 1 gallon
• \Va ter ro make ........................ 1 liter 32 ounces 1 gallon
Dilute 1 part stock solution with 2 parts water, and use at 68 F. For Monodex, Speedex a nd For warm cones, di lu te 1 parr srock so lution wirh 3 parts water and develop princs 2,!1 to 3
~nvira normal developing rime is 45 seconds . Other conracr papers may require 1 ro 1 72 minutes ar 68 F ( 20 C) .
C.ntln~ttd M ru xt p~tf,t ...
manures.
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ANSCO 115 CONTINUED ANSCO 130 • UNIVERSAL PAPER DEVELOPER-- - - - - - - -
For very warm tones and more open shadows, especially with Cykora, dilute 1 p:m stock This formula is a universal developer for all projection and conract papers. It gives rich
solution with 6 pares water, giving prims 3 tO 4 rimes normal exposure and 2~ to 5 minutes black tones with excellent brilliance and detail. Ansco 130 provides unusual latitude in de·
de,•elopment. Because of dilution of the developer, solution "·ill exhaust more rapidly and will velopment and is clean-working e,·en with long developing times.
require more frequent replacement.
Srodt SDiurim Mttric
Hot Water ( 125 For 52 C)... . . . . . . 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
Metol . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 grams 32 grains ~oz. 20 gr.
Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous ..... . . . . . . 50 grams 1M oz. 75 gr. 6~ ounces
ANSC0 I 20 • S0 fT · W0 RK I N G P AP E R DE VEL 0 P ER- - - -- - - Hydroquinone .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . 1 I grams ~oz. 50 gr. 1~ oz. 90 gr.
This is a soft-working developer, primarily intended for portrait work where soft gradation Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated ....... 78 gra ms 2Moz. 50gr. 10~ ounces
is required. Potassium Bromide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5 gr:uns 80 grains %'ounce
Glycin. ... . .... . . .. . . .. .. . . ... . . 11 g:ams Y.( oz. SO gr. 1~ oz. 90 gr.
StDelt. SolutiOII Mttrie AvDirdllpois Water to make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 later 32 ounces 1 gallon
Hoc Water ( 125 For 52 C) ....... ... .. ... 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarrs
Metol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 2. 3 grams ~oz. 70 gr. 1~ oz. 60 gr. The prepared stock solution is clear but slightly colored. The coloracion in this case does
Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous ...... . . 36 grams l oz. 88 gr. 4 ~ ounces not indicate the developer has deteriorated or is unlit for use.
Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated .. 36 grams 1 oz. 88 gr. 4~ ounces
For use, dilute I pan stock solution with I parr water.
Potassium Bromide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 w;ams 26 grains I{ ounce
Warer ro make . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 iter 32 ounces 1 gallon Normal developing time at 68 F ( 20 C) for Bro,•ira, 2 ro 6 minutes, for Convira, Cykon,
Cykora and lndiacone, 1M ro) minutes.
For use, dilute 1 part stock solution with 2 pares water.
Normal developing rime, 1~ to 3 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C). Greater contrast can be obtained by using the developer stock solution full strength. Softer
results can be obtained by diluting I parr stock solution with 2 parts water.

ANSCO 125 • PAPER AND FILM DEVELOPER------- -- -

AN SC O 135 • WARM ·TO NE PAPER DEVELOPER.- - - -- ----
This formula is recommended for development of Cykon, Cykora, Brovira, Convira and
similar papers. It can also be used for development of roll, pack aod sheet film when brilliant This developer is recommended for rich, warm-black tones with Cykon, Convira, Cykora,
negarives are desired. lndiatone and simiJar papers. t
StKk SDitiliDII Mttric
Hoc Wuer ( 125 For 52 C) ............. 750 cc. 24 ounces ) quarts STDck S•lufiM Marie
Mecol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 grams 44 grains I{ oz. 65 gr. Hor Water ( 125 For 52 C) ........ . 750 cc. 24 ounces 3 quarts
Sodium Sui lire, anhydrous . . . . . . 44 grams 1M ounces 6 ounces Metol . . . . . . . . ...... . ... .
1.6 grams 24 grains 94 grains
Hydroquinone ....... ... ... ... . . . 12 grams ~oz . 65 gr. 1 ~ oz. 45 gr. Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous .. . 24 grams X oz. 20 gr. 3~ ounces
Sodium Carbonate, monohydrated. . 65 grams 2 oz. 75 gr. 8% ounces Hydroquinooe...... .. .. . .. . .. . . 6.6 grams 96 grains %oz. 60 gr.
Potassium Bromide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 grams 29 grains ~oz. 8 gr. Sodium Carbonate, monohvdraced ...... . 24 grams X oz. 20 gr. 3~ ounces
Warer to make ..... . .. . .. . . . . . . 1 liter 32 ounces I ga llon Potassium Bromide ..... : . . . . ..... . 2.8 g_rams 40 grains ~oz. 50 gr.
Water ro make ., ................ .... . 1 Jiter 32 ounces I gallon
PAPER DEVELOPMENT: Dilute I part stock solution with 2 parrs wacer. Develop 1 to 2 •
minmes at 68 F ( 20 C). For softer and slower development dilute l w 4, and develop 1 ~ to 3 For use, di lute 1 part stock solution with 1 part water. A properly exposed print will be
minutes at 68 F (20 C). For greater brilliance, shorten the exposure slightly and lengthen the full y developed at 68 F (20 C) in about 1~ tO 2 minutes. Complete development may be
developing time. For greater softness, lengthen the exposure slightly and shorten the de· expected ro take slightly longer with rough-surfaced papers than with semi-glossy or luster·
veloping time. surfaced papers.
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FILM DEVELOPMENT: Dilute 1 part stock solution with l part water and develop 3 to For greater softness, dilute the bath with water up co equal quantities of developer and
5 minutes at 68 F ( 20 C). For softer resulrs, dilute I to ) and develop 3 tO 5 minutes at 68 F water. To increase the warmth, add bromide up ro double the amount in the formula. The
( 20 C). quanriry of bromide specified in the formula, however, assures rich, warm, well-balanced tones.
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ANSCO FILM NOTCHING IDENTIFICATION CODE

Ansco professional sheet films have the following notches to permit easy
iden tification in the darkroom. The emulsion side of the film is toward you
when the notches are in cop edge of the upper right-hand corner (or in the
bottom edge of the ]ower left-hand corner).
The complete notching system illustrated below applies only to the
37.4; x 47.4; and larger sizes of Ansco films. All sizes of Ansco sheet films
smaller than 37.4; x 47.4; are marked with a single, shallow notch in the
usual position (outlined in the paragraph above.) This small notch is
used only for identification of the emulsion side and obviously cannot be
used for indication of the emulsion type.

ANSCO FILM NOTCHING CODE

COMMERCIAL ORTHOCHROMATIC TRIPLE S PAN COMMERCIAL

UIPLE S ORTHO
11 ISO PAN PROCESS

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SUPERPAN PORTRAIT
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SUPERPAN PRESS
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ANSCO COLOR DAYLIGHT

ANSCO COLOR TUNGSTIN

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