Re: XTOL, what is it?

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

David Riecks wrote:
> 
> Is X-tol available in small batches.
> 
> The only info I could find on Kodak's site seemed to indicated that X-tol
> was more of a machine process chemistry line.
> 
> Is this so, or can it be used similar to other developers?
> 
> Is there a stock solution that you dilute?
> 
> I'd like to try it, for no other reason than some have remarked that it
> smells better!

You should be able to get Xtol in 1 liter and 5 liter packets.  There should be
two documents on the Kodak site - one for Xtol with small tank and the other for
rotary tubes.  It can be used in several dilutions and you can mix it at room
temperature.  I've moved all of my medium/fast speed films (EI 100 and above) to
Xtol.  Can't tell you much about its smell, I don't think it has one.

george

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