Arista Premium Odorless Powder Fixer 5 galis a simple, rapid-acting, and non-hardening fixer for both black & white film and paper. This powdered formula is for making 5 gal of working solution, and its odorless composition allows for easy mixing.

Rapid, Non-Hardening Formula    For Black & White Film and Paper

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used to case harden steel?

A: I am sorry, but that is not used to case harden steel.

Q: 2. Is this an acid or an alkaline fixer?

A: Arista Premium Odorless Powder Fixer consists of. SODIUM THIOSULFATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, and SODIUM ACETATE--it's acid.

Q: 3. Can you share the lifecycle status of this product? Is there risk that this product will become obsolete?

A: Depending on storage conditions fixer should last for about 2-3 years after mixing.

Q: 4. what is the shelf life, once mixed?

A: Once mixed, the Arista Premium Odorless Powder Fixer should be good for 6-12 months depending on storage conditions.

Q: 5. Can this be fixer be used without a stop bath - ie - water rinse after developer?

A: Yes, you can use fixer, such as the Arista Premium Odorless Liquid Fixer (32 oz), without a stop bath when printing on RC paper. A water rinse would be recommended to remove the developer prior to fixing.

Q: 6. What are the consequences of using a non-hardening fixer for RC paper?

A: RC papers can use either hardening or non-hardening fixers. A non-hardening fixer, such as the Arista Premium Odorless Liquid Fixer (32 oz), is only needed when using a fiber-based paper that you plan to tone.

Q: 7. is this 1:4 used for film?

A: Yes, this Kodak Professional Fixer can be used for black and white film development at a 1:3 dilution.

Q: 8. once you have your stock solution mixed. Example: 1 gallon stock solution for film(1 part fixer to 3 parts water) Do you dilute anymore for use when developing? Do you save used fixer or throw away? Thanks!

A: I usually use the fixer solution (1 quart to make a gallon) for film twice and then use it for paper developing, checking with Edwal Hypo Check,a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/16687-REG/Edwal_EDHC4_Hypo_Check_Liquid.html target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/16687-REG/Edwal_EDHC4_Hypo_Check_Liquid.html/aand discarding the solution when it stays cloudy from more than a few seconds.

Q: 9. Can this powder be used to make smaller volumes of working solution than the 1 gallon amount?

A: To make the proper working solution of the Legacy Pro B&W Powder Hardening Fixer, it is best to mix the entire gallon.

Q: 10. is water a good enough stop bath for this fixer?

A: The Kodak Professional Kodafix Fixer can be used with a water "stop bath" when developing film or printing on RC paper. For fiber base papers, a stop bath is required.