Ilford Multigrade Developer 500mlis a liquid concentrate print developer suitable for dish or tray developing of all black and white photographic papers such as resin coated (RC) and traditional fiber based (FB). It is a dimezones/hydroquinone derivative. As opposed to Ilford PQ developer which generates a warm tone, this developer is characterized by a neutral tone. 

Multigrade developer is a rapid working developer usually used at a dilution of 1+9 but for greater development control and economy it can be used at 1+14. Multigrade developer is clean working and features excellent keeping properties. 

It should be noted that Ilford recommends that gloves, eye protection, apron or overall be worn when handling and mixing all chemicals.

Liquid Concentrate    Yields a Neutral Image    Normal Dilution is 1+9

Usually used at a dilution of 1+9 but for greater development control and economy it can be used at 1+14

Multigrade developer is designed for use at ambient room temperatures: 20°C/68°F

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this developer be used for photo paper too?

A: Hey Joseph,This developer is exclusively for film! The chemicals are specific to what is found in film and does not factor in the different types of paper you may be using i.e. multigrade or fiber-based. Hope this helps!

Q: 2. Can i reuse the mixed chemical?

A: You should dispose of the developing mixture after using it once--using depleted developer will produce subpar results.

Q: 3. Can I develop films with this?

A: Technically, yes. But for best results, you are significantly better off using actual film developer. Times and results will vary greatly because the concentration/strength/developing time and grain structure will be quite different. You will also have to experiment with dilution for best results.

Q: 4. What's the difference between 1+4 and 1+9 , I'm confused.

A: 1+4 means 4 parts water to 1 part developer; 1+9 is 9 parts water to 1 part developer. The dilution will affect the development time and how the film develops.

Q: 5. new to developing film. I have a question so if I am using this to develop one roll of tri-x film how much developer do I use with water? I am having trouble understanding the ratio when it says 1:9? And fixer?

A: I don't remember the water-to-developer ratio for Ilfosol, but using the 1:9 ratio you mention - 1:9 means 1 part developer to 9 parts water. So, when developing one roll of film, determine how much mixed developer you need - often you can find this info on the bottom of your developing tank - for example, my developing tank says I need 300ml to develop one roll of 35mm (135) film, so for this I would mix 30ml of developer with 270ml of water.As for fixer, the ratio of concentrate to water depends on which fixer you are using. I use Ilford Rapid Fixer, which is mixed at a 1:4 ratio (1 part concentrate to 4 parts water). So with the 300ml tank mentioned above, I would mix 60ml of fixer concentrate to 240ml of water.In my experience, with mixing ratios, the low number is the for the concentrate and the higher number is for water.Hope this helps and good luck.

Q: 6. How many 35mm rolls can this develop?

A: According to Ilford, 500ml at 1+9 will process 16 135/36 films.

Q: 7. Will this work with graded paper (not multi grade or poly contrast papers)?

A: Yes this fixer can work with graded papers.

Q: 8. How much should I use for a liter of water? I'm developing photograms/lumens

A: The instructions and use for Ilford PQ Universal Paper Developer (500ml) is, https://bit.ly/3sba8td .

Q: 9. How long will the chemical last if I start using it?

A: Once mixed, the Multigrade Developer will last 6 months in a sealed container.

Q: 10. Can I reuse the developer after mixing with water?

A: The Ilford Multigrade Developer has good keeping properties and so can typically be reused.