ADOX XT-3 film developer
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Based on isoascorbate and well-balanced, ADOX XT-3 delivers balanced and finely detailed negatives with good sharpness.
A very balanced developer that harmonizes perfectly with all films and lighting situations and makes optimal use of the sensitivity.
Hydroquinone- and now also borate-free with improved shelf life compared to previous isoascorbate-based developer formulations.
Solubility has been significantly improved. Parts A and B now dissolve completely within 2-3 minutes.
Additionally with ADOX CAPTURA technology, dust-free when applying.
The development times and the resulting curves are identical to the X-tol in composite bags, which was available until about 2019.
Advantages over comparable developers such as Xtol, Excel or LegacyPro Eco:
- Borate-free
- Biodegradable complexing agent
- No health risks when using CAPTURA dust binding technology
- Improved solubility
- Improved durability
- Made in Germany
Optionally available as a pack for 1000ml or 5000ml working solution.
Information on the disposal of photo chemicals can be found in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which you can download above or find on the website of the respective manufacturer.
use
XT-3 is a powder concentrate. Stir parts A and B into warm water one after the other and wait until the powder has completely dissolved.
For optimal availability of the stock solution, we recommend using distilled water.
Thanks to ADOX CAPTURA technology, this process has been reduced to as little as 3 minutes per bag.
Afterwards, XT-3 should cool down for several hours.
There are two options available for development:
Dilution 1+1 and use as one shot developer
In the dilution 1+1, 100 ml of stock solution is diluted with another 100 ml of water (batch 1+1).
This also has the advantage of being able to control the required 20 degree development temperature via the temperature of the preparation water.
Reuse of the stock solution with time extension
Up to 10 films can be developed in one litre of solution (stock solution)
After the 5th film, the development time for each subsequent film must be extended by one minute to compensate for the use of the chemicals.
For optimal availability of the stock solution, we recommend using distilled water.
First dissolve Part A completely in the required amount of water (20-27 degrees Celsius) and then add Part B.
Do not use the developer until the powder has completely dissolved.
capacity
The contents of the 1 liter pack are sufficient to prepare 1,000 ml of stock solution. The pack capacity is 10 films.
The contents of the 5 liter pack are sufficient to prepare 5,000 ml of stock solution. The pack capacity is 50 films.
Shelf life and storage
The unopened powder bags have a shelf life of at least 2 years without any reduction in developer activity.
Once prepared, XT-3 must be stored in dark, fully filled glass bottles.
To do this, either use protective gas or throw in glass marbles until the liquid level is at its maximum and all air has been displaced. Prepared in this way, the stock solution will last for at least 6 weeks and up to 6 months, depending on storage conditions and use.
We recommend our Edition Argentum brown glass bottles for storage. The 5l batch can be divided into 5x 1L bottles, meaning that the fully filled bottles each have a longer shelf life than a partially filled 5L canister.
Store the chemicals between 10-25 degrees in a dry and dark place.
Captura dust binding technology
The innovative process binds small particles so that the powder chemicals neither smell nor produce dust during preparation.
ADOX powder chemistry dissolves significantly faster than conventional chemistry without CAPTURA.
Inhalation of hazardous substances can be almost completely avoided. The workplace remains clean and dust-free. But CAPTURA can do even more. It forms a protective film around the crystals and protects them from oxidation.
Once dissolved, CAPTURA disappears. It is water-soluble, non-toxic and biodegradable.
Powder chemistry is the future. It can be transported anywhere, weighs less than liquid formulations and lasts a very long time. With CAPTURA, the last reason not to use it is gone.
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Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout
Based on isoascorbate and well-balanced, ADOX XT-3 delivers balanced and finely detailed negatives with good sharpness.
A very balanced developer that harmonizes perfectly with all films and lighting situations and makes optimal use of the sensitivity.
Hydroquinone- and now also borate-free with improved shelf life compared to previous isoascorbate-based developer formulations.
Solubility has been significantly improved. Parts A and B now dissolve completely within 2-3 minutes.
Additionally with ADOX CAPTURA technology, dust-free when applying.
The development times and the resulting curves are identical to the X-tol in composite bags, which was available until about 2019.
Advantages over comparable developers such as Xtol, Excel or LegacyPro Eco:
- Borate-free
- Biodegradable complexing agent
- No health risks when using CAPTURA dust binding technology
- Improved solubility
- Improved durability
- Made in Germany
Optionally available as a pack for 1000ml or 5000ml working solution.
Information on the disposal of photo chemicals can be found in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which you can download above or find on the website of the respective manufacturer.
use
XT-3 is a powder concentrate. Stir parts A and B into warm water one after the other and wait until the powder has completely dissolved.
For optimal availability of the stock solution, we recommend using distilled water.
Thanks to ADOX CAPTURA technology, this process has been reduced to as little as 3 minutes per bag.
Afterwards, XT-3 should cool down for several hours.
There are two options available for development:
Dilution 1+1 and use as one shot developer
In the dilution 1+1, 100 ml of stock solution is diluted with another 100 ml of water (batch 1+1).
This also has the advantage of being able to control the required 20 degree development temperature via the temperature of the preparation water.
Reuse of the stock solution with time extension
Up to 10 films can be developed in one litre of solution (stock solution)
After the 5th film, the development time for each subsequent film must be extended by one minute to compensate for the use of the chemicals.
For optimal availability of the stock solution, we recommend using distilled water.
First dissolve Part A completely in the required amount of water (20-27 degrees Celsius) and then add Part B.
Do not use the developer until the powder has completely dissolved.
capacity
The contents of the 1 liter pack are sufficient to prepare 1,000 ml of stock solution. The pack capacity is 10 films.
The contents of the 5 liter pack are sufficient to prepare 5,000 ml of stock solution. The pack capacity is 50 films.
Shelf life and storage
The unopened powder bags have a shelf life of at least 2 years without any reduction in developer activity.
Once prepared, XT-3 must be stored in dark, fully filled glass bottles.
To do this, either use protective gas or throw in glass marbles until the liquid level is at its maximum and all air has been displaced. Prepared in this way, the stock solution will last for at least 6 weeks and up to 6 months, depending on storage conditions and use.
We recommend our Edition Argentum brown glass bottles for storage. The 5l batch can be divided into 5x 1L bottles, meaning that the fully filled bottles each have a longer shelf life than a partially filled 5L canister.
Store the chemicals between 10-25 degrees in a dry and dark place.
Captura dust binding technology
The innovative process binds small particles so that the powder chemicals neither smell nor produce dust during preparation.
ADOX powder chemistry dissolves significantly faster than conventional chemistry without CAPTURA.
Inhalation of hazardous substances can be almost completely avoided. The workplace remains clean and dust-free. But CAPTURA can do even more. It forms a protective film around the crystals and protects them from oxidation.
Once dissolved, CAPTURA disappears. It is water-soluble, non-toxic and biodegradable.
Powder chemistry is the future. It can be transported anywhere, weighs less than liquid formulations and lasts a very long time. With CAPTURA, the last reason not to use it is gone.
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