Fixer for Pyrocat HD

[slhartsf]

Anyone use Hypam without hardener for fixing Pyrocat HD developed negatives? I think you have to stay away from sodium sulfite, but not sure if Hypam has it. Otherwise I would buy TF-4.

[sanchell]

I recommend only using alkaline fixer (when available) for all paper and films, but especially for pyro negatives.

[Ricardo Maydana]

Que formula de fijador puedo usar, que sea de preparación casera..
Entiendo que para negativos desarrollados con Pyro tiene que ser un fijador no endurecedor.

What fixative formula can I use, that is homemade?
I understand that for negatives developed with Pyro it has to be a non-hardening fixative.

[Ian Grant]

You can use either TF-2 or TF-3

With Pyrocat HD there's no problem using Ilford Hypam or Rapidd Fixer, they don't have any effect on the stain.

Ian

[Ricardo Maydana]

You can use either TF-2 or TF-3

With Pyrocat HD there's no problem using Ilford Hypam or Rapidd Fixer, they don't have any effect on the stain.

Ian

TF-2 alkaline fixer. it’s correct:

TF-2 Fixer Recipe (for 1 liter)
Sodium Thiosulfate (pentahydrate): 240 grams
Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous): 15 grams
Borax (Sodium Borate): 10 grams
Water: Add up to 1 liter

[sanchell]

Ricardo, here is the fixer as it is published in the Film Developing Cookbook, 2nd edition, page 174. Your formula shows 240 g of thiosulfate, the published formula shows 250 g, and sodium metaborate, not borax.

TF-2 Fixer Recipe (for 1 liter)
Water, 750 ml
Sodium Thiosulfate (pentahydrate): 250 grams
Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous): 15 grams
Sodium metaborate: 10 grams
Water: Add up to 1 liter