This Arista Premium Fixer Liquid 64 ozfrom Arista Premium Fixer Liquid 64 ozis a rapid acting and non-hardening fixer for both black and white film and paper. Additionally, it is an odorless fixer making it suitable for use in small areas. This item is one 64 oz bottle of liquid concentrate.

Rapid, Non-Hardening Formula    For Black and White Film and Paper    Odorless    Suitable for Small Areas

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How long is it safe to store an opened bottle after squeezing out the air?

A: It is safe to store the Arista Film Developer Liquid (12 oz) in that state for 6 months.

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. How long will the fixer solution in he gallon bottle last before it becomes unusable if I open it once?

A: I've had it work after more than a year after the first opening. I don't discard if sediment forms. I use it, but test clear time with a bit of unprocessed film. If film clears, paper will, too. (A clear time with fresh fix is noted and subsequent clear times compared.) This fix performs better than advertised. Hope this helps.

Q: 4. I need to make a liter of fixer what should my measurements be?

A: Anything between 1:4 and 1:9 will work just fine. The stronger, the longer it will last.

Q: 5. What's the shelf life of an opened bottle?

A: Storage is usually 6 to 24 month for liquid depending on storage and room temp anything below 65F is ideal temp for storage.

Q: 6. Can I mix and make the full 13 gallona at once -then use it as one shot for 6 months?

A: You can mix Arista Premium Liquid Film Developer (5L) to make 13.2 gallons and use it for six months as long as the solution is stored in a dark bottle that is sealed tightly.

Q: 7. How long does a partly used bottle last on shelf at 68 degrees?

A: A partly used Arista Liquid Paper Developer needs to be stored in a bottle with no air. The bigger the area with air, the faster the developer will oxidize and not work anymore. A half bottle would last about three weeks. As the developer turns orange brown it loses its effectiveness.

Q: 8. Is this toxic or dangerous? I want to teach children how to develop photographs using the coffee method and it recommended to use this as a fixer.

A: Here's some guidelines to using fixer. All chemicals need to be used with caution, especially with children.Effects of ExposureGeneral advice:Contains: Sodium thiosulphate. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated and its handling and use may present additional hazards. Expected to be a low health hazard for recommended handling.Inhalation: Expected to be a low hazard for recommended handling. In contact with strong acids or if heated, sulphites may liberate sulphur dioxide gas. Sulphur dioxide gas is irritating to the respiratory tract. Some asthmatics or hypersensitive individuals may experience difficult breathing.Eyes: No specific hazard known. May cause transient irritation.Skin: This material has a low potential to cause allergic skin reactions; however, cases of human skin sensitization have been reported.Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Some asthmatics or sulfite-sensitive individuals mayexperience wheezing, chest tightness, stomach upset, hives, faintness, weakness and diarrhea

Q: 9. The bottle says dilute 1:41 and the info on the product information online here says dilute 1:43. Which is correct?

A: According to the manufacturers website it is 1:43.

Q: 10. 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.