ID-11 Powder, what is expiry date? [Archive]

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LeicaFoReVer

12-27-2009, 12:43

I found and old package of ID-11 in powder form in one of Henry's photo shop. I searched everywhere on the bag/box I was not able to find an expiry date...Does it not expire because it is in powder form?

I did not buy just incase but I would like to know for the next time...

ErnestoJL

12-27-2009, 12:54

I read in the Ilford powdered developers box that they will remain active as long as the sealed bags remain factory sealed. Then no expiry date to take care of.
If possible check if the bags are in good shape before buying it.
I recently bought seven boxes of ID11 at what can be told as an obscene price (1.30 USD each).
Good luck
Ernesto

Dave Wilkinson

12-27-2009, 13:01

Sparrow

12-27-2009, 13:16

I'm using some from the back of the cupboard at the mo, just mix it and try a drop on a film leader, if it works in under 10 it's fine

John Bragg

01-03-2010, 11:14

ID:11 lasts halfway between now and forever in powdered form when the packaging is intact. No worries there then !

buzzardkid

01-03-2010, 12:04

Interesting.

Anyone got a lead on Johnsons Fine Grain developer? Manufacured in the UK (London), canned powder. Okre colored can, sufficient to make 600cc / 20ozs of developer with.

I got one can, still sealed but have no clue as to what developer this actually is. No manufacturing/expiry date on the can.

Would like to know about temps, times and inversions on this developer.

buzzardkid

01-03-2010, 12:14

Oh, and what about Atomal and Trifolac? Any expiry dates?

I got a box sufficient to make 1 liter of Atomal, directions and dev-table included, the box has a date in 1969 written on it :)

The Trifolac is in a glass ampul. Two kinds of grains that need to be diltued in 600cc of distilled water. Does this ring a bell with anyone? No additional info... :(