Unicolor C 41 Instructions

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If you take full responsibility for quality of results, it is possible to process more film over a much longer timespan. This
procedure is somewhat risky unless you process some film every day or so to monitor chemistry performance. Otherwise,
partially used working solutions left untouched for a week or more might have changed so significantly that you would suffer a dramatic decline in results. If you choose to operate under these conditions, our best advice would be to process a
small piece of test film, and on the basis of these results, decide whether or not to commit valuable pictures to the chemistry.
PUSH PROCESSING
All color negative films suitable for the C-41 process can be underexposed and processed for higher than normal film
speeds by extending the development time (push processing). As a rule, pushing should be done only when necessary
(i.e., when higher film speed is needed) because negative quality does suffer somewhat. When pushing is required, start
with the highest speed film available. In other words, pushing an ISO 100 film two stops to ISO 400 offers no
benefit since an ISO 400 film is already available.
When Exposure Change is:
ISO Speed
Increase Development Time:
2 stops under
4x normal
1.5x (i.e. 3.5 min x 1.5 = 5.25 min)
1 stop under
2x normal
1.25x (i.e. 3.5 min x 1.25 = 4.40 min)
K-2 POWDER
C-41 PROCESSING
COLOR NEGATIVE CHEMISTRY
CHROMOGENIC B&W FILMS

When exposing these films in the range of ASA 100-400, use the standard development times given in the time/temperature chart. When exposing these films at ASA 800, increase development time by 40% and, when exposing at ASA 1600,
increase development time by 80%. For different times and temperatures consult the film instruction sheet.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Thin negatives
PROBABLE CAUSE
-Low development temperature
-Underexposure in camera
-Developer exhausted
REMEDY
Reread and follow all instructions
carefully on temperature control,
solution, capacity, etc.
Negatives appear more magenta

than more normal with higher density
near sprocket holes.
-Developer too warm

-Overly-vigorous agitation in
conventional tank
Maintain temperature control. Use

only agitation methods prescribed.
Black dir t specks on negatives

which print as white spots.
-Improperly washed 5247 films
Remove ALL carbon jet backing

during final rinse
Negatives look OK but prints are a

bit too flat.
-Too little development
Increase development time and

increase temperature
Negatives look OK but loss of

highlight and shadow detail.
-Too much development
Decrease development time and

decrease temperature.
Reddish cast to film
-Exhausted Blix
-Blix temperature too low
-Blix time too short
Reblix film in film solution for

recommended time and
temperature.
SAFETY NOTES
WARNING This kit contains chemicals that may be hazardous if misused. Always wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and
protective clothing, such as a lab coat or plastic apron, when working with chemicals. While the hazard rating of this kit
is low, caution should be exercised. Do not allow children to use this kit without adult supervision.
DEVELOPER
Contains: Sodium Carbonate and 4-amino-3-methyl-N-(-hydroxyethyl)-aniline sulfate. May cause irritation. Avoid skin
contact. In case of contact, flush with water. DO NOT ALLOW EYE CONTACT. In case of eye contact, flush with water for
15 minutes and contact a physician immediately! DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. If swallowed, INDUCE VOMITING. Contact a
physician immediately!
BLIX
Contains: Ammonium Thiosulfate. May cause irritation. Avoid skin contact. In case of contact, flush with water and wash
with a non-alkaline soap. DO NOT ALLOW EYE CONTACT. In case of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes and contact a physician immediately! DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. If swallowed, INDUCE VOMITING. Contact a physician immediately!
STABILIZER
Contains: Hexamine. May cause irritation. Avoid skin contact. In case of contact, flush with water and wash with a nonalkaline soap. DO NOT ALLOW EYE CONTACT. In case of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes and contact a physician immediately! DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. If swallowed, INDUCE VOMITING. Contact a physician immediately!
Catalog # 10123
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR 1 LITER POWDER KITS
You may use this kit to process any Kodacolor/Vericolor or C-41
compatible film. It will also process Chromogenic B&W films. These
instructions will show you how to process the film and how to reuse the
chemicals for extended life.
WARNING
This kit contains chemicals that may be harmful if misused. Do not allow
children to use this kit without adult supervision. Read all safety notes
before proceeding.
MIXING NOTES
Use water well above the temperature you want to use to develop your
film. This allows for shorter warm-up time.
Stir continuously while mixing.
Keep everything ver y clean. A few drops of Blix, soap or other contaminate
can destroy the developers.
Mark your containers clearly. This will prevent confusion and processing
out of order.
Use safety glasses and rubber gloves while working with chemicals. Wear
a lab coat or other protective clothing. Do not allow children to use this kit
without adult supervision.
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for this kit are available by written request.
PHOTO SYSTEMS, INC.
7200 Huron River Drive
Dexter, MI 48130-1099
Rev 4/07
FORM 024 0123

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MORE CHEMISTRY CAPACITY (contd)

COLOR NEGATIVE CHEMISTRY

CHROMOGENIC B&W FILMS

Negatives appear more magenta

-Developer too warm

Maintain temperature control. Use

Black dir t specks on negatives

-Improperly washed 5247 films

Remove ALL carbon jet backing

Negatives look OK but prints are a

-Too little development

Increase development time and

Negatives look OK but loss of

-Too much development

Decrease development time and

Reddish cast to film

Reblix film in film solution for

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