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Here in the UK Kodak Ltd published a couple of "Metol Free" developers these used p-Aminophenol hydrochloride instead of Metol. p-Aminophenol (free base) is the developing agent used in Rodinal. A better approach is a PQ developer, these have lower toxicity, a longer shelf and tray life, work better at lower temperatures (if not using a dish warmer). I tend to use tongues for test strips etc and fingers if necessary for final prints, washing my fingers is is important, that's what I've done for over 50 years. Ian Last edited by Lostlabours; 19th November 2019 at 08:49 AM. |
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Cannik, a warning about playing conkers.
Flying bits of conkers cant half hurt if you get a piece in your eye. As my grandad used to say... "Stop playing with your conkers or you'll go blind." |
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I don’t use gloves for routine B&W work, but I don’t put my hands in the chemistry unless it’s absolutely necessary. Apart from any potential health issues, there is a risk of damaging your work if your hands are contaminated with chemicals. As Ian said, washing hands is important if they have been in contact with chemistry.
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For me the main safety thing I keep in my darkroom is an eye wash station just in case, I have never had to use it but you never know when you might get a splash, I don't were goggles or gloves, Like Alex I very rarely use my fingers,only SS tongs which I normally have attached to the corner of the print ready to lift
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From what I can see most proprietary photographic chemistry is no more, and often less, problematic than ordinary day to day cleaning products. I have acute psoriasis and asthma but have not experienced any issues whatsoever over the years from working with film or paper processing. I take care when handling chemicals, use tongs for trays for example and always read instructions fully, but don’t wear gloves. On the odd occasion that I do splash chemicals on my hands I simply wash off in cold water and dry properly.
I use liquid fixers and stop, the only powdered chemicals I use are proprietary developers - so what I’ve said doesn’t necessarily apply if mixing your own brews from constituent chemicals of course. |
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I just love a good typo! Terry S |
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Tong in cheek Terry, careful you'll have the PC brigade on your case and you've clashed already
More seriously I generally use tongs where I can and only really use fingers (right hand only) when it's awkward getting a print out of the developer. I tend to only use FB paper and care is needed when wet not to crease/kink. Ian |
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