GEVAERT G.206

Fine grain, soft-working film developer

Distilled water, 125F/52C750 ml
Metol2 g
Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous)100 g
Hydroquinone4 g
Borax2 g
Distilled cold water to make1L

Mixing instructions: Add chemicals in specified sequence. Dissolve metol in 200ml water, then dissolve half of the sodium sulfite in 200ml water, then add the hydroquinone to this solution. When both solutions are fully dissolved, mix together well. Dissolve the rest of the sodium sulfite together with the borax in 400ml water. Once thoroughly dissolved, cool to room temperature and add to combined solution.

Dilution: Use undiluted

Starting point development time: 8 mins (65F/18C), 10 mins (68F/20C). For finest grain develop at 18°C or less.