KODAK SD-19a

Kodak Special Developer for increasing film speed

Stock Solution A
Kodak Anti-Fog #2, 0.2% solution20 ml
Hydrazine Dihydrochloride1.6 g
Cold water to make30 ml
Stock Solution B
Water, about 50°C500 ml
Metol2 g
Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous)90 g
Hydroquinone8 g
Sodium Carbonate (monohydrate*)52.5 g
Potassium Bromide5 g
Water to make1L

* = 45 g Sodium Carbonate (anhydrous)

Mixing instructions: Add chemicals in specified sequence. Anti-fog solution can be made by dissolving 2 g anti-fog in 1L distilled water. Always wear gloves and goggles with this solution as Hydrazine Dihydrochloride is a known irritant.

Dilution: Dilute 30 ml Part A + 1 Liter Part B

Starting point development time: 12-20 mins.