Ilford Washaid is a hypo-eliminator formulated to aid the efficient removal of the thiosulphate byproducts of fixation by ion exchange.

It is particularly useful in speeding up the washing of fiber based papers.

It can also be used to aid the rapid washing of all black & white films and fiber papers saving both time and water. It is particularly useful if a hardening fixer has been used.

Ilford Washaid is a liquid concentrate mixed 1+4 with water for use with either film or paper.

Liquid Concentrate Washing Aid    Speeds Washing of Films and FB Papers

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this system also do digital photos vs printing them if a client requests?

A: The DNP IDW520 allows a user to preview pictures in addition to printing them, which is optional.

Q: 2. If using Ilford fixer, which doesn't contain hypo, on film and prints, why use a hypo eliminator?

A: Rapid Fixers are ammonium thiosulphate, and contains no sodium thiosulphate (hypo). They do however work the same and after fixing, the unused silver and the chemical has to be washed away. The only time you have a benefit from using a washing aid is when printing on fiber based papers where the paper backing fibers absorb the chemical salts and need lengthy wash times to remove.

Q: 3. How long does it take to print a photo?

A: The DNP IDW520 Passport and ID Photo Solution Set BH #DNIDW520SET can print a 4 x 6'' photo in approximately 25 seconds.

Q: 4. Does this print a 2x2 straight out, or will it have to be manually trimmed? If it has to be trimmed by hand, do you have a recommendation for cutting it perfectly quickly?

A: The DNP IDW520 Passport and ID Photo Solution Set would print a 2x2" image on a 4.5x6" that would then need to be manually cut. For a cutter the Rotatrim Pro Series 12 Paper Cutter / Rotary Trimmer would be a good option. BH #RORCPRO12I (https://bhpho.to/3XjQFEd).

Q: 5. Hello, I recently read that this chemical can be used to remove mold and fungus marks on old film before digitizing. Any help is appreciated. Thank You John

A: Kodak Photo-Flo 200 Solution is used really as a drying agent and helps to reduce streaking and water spots. Best is to use film cleaner. But it does depend on the type of film. And with any cleaner you should test the cleaner on the film to make sure like any cleaner that it does not damage the film. This is some options. But please make sure it is for the type of film you have, https://bhpho.to/2WF58ky

Q: 6. Do you recommend mixing a quantity of photo flo and water or just using the dropper method? If mixing a quantity can it be returnied to ocntainer and be reused?

A: I always just mix the amount i need(or close to it) and toss it when im done. Photo flo doesnt seem to keep well plus its not terribly expensive.

Q: 7. If a client does not want the physical printed picture is there and option for it to be sent digitally to the client?

A: The DNP IDW520 Passport and ID Photo Solution cannot be used to send files directly, however the resulting files can be exported to a computer and sent along in any digital way from there.

Q: 8. does this expire or have a shelf life?

A: I've used 20+ year old photo flo without issue. I don't know if there is an expiration date however.

Q: 9. Is this a concentrate that I can dilute with water? My research tells me that we trying agents are used in the range of drops per hundreds of mL rinsing water.

A: This is a concentrate. The dilution ration for it is 1 part Photo-Flo to 200 parts water.

Q: 10. I am using this as an additive to a phonograph cleaning machine. This can not leave any residue behind. The recording will also be vacuum dried. Does anyone have experience here?

A: Kodak Photo Flo is not made for cleaning records. I would recommend this Ion Audio cleaner: https://bhpho.to/3d1m6xJ