Kodak D-85

Kodalith developer for lith film

Water not over 90F/32C500ml
Sodium Sulfite (anhydrous)30g
Paraformaldeyhde7.5g
Sodium Bisulfite2.2g
Boric Acid (granular)7.5g
Hydroquinone22.5g
Potassium Bromide1.6g
Cold water to make1000ml
Mixing Instructions: Add chemicals in specified sequence. When mixing seal the bottle to exclude air as each chemical is added. Allow to stand for 2 hours after mixing. Cool to 68F/20C for use. Store any unused solution in a smaller bottle or use an amber bottle with glass marbles to exclude as much air as possible.
Dilution: Use undiluted for maximum density.
Usage: Starting point dev time: 2 mins.

Notes 

An alternative version may be prepared by substituting 2.6g of Potassium Metabisulfite for 2.2g Sodium Bisulfite
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