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 Film Dryer

For many years in the 70s, I used a liquid film dryer with all my roll film negatives. I used the same bottle for years, and when it finally became dark and the volume became too low, I looked for more. No longer made, I was told.

From how I remember the smell and look, I think this may be the formula

Distilled water

Whatever amount you want to mix up

Photoflo

Half the amount for the water you’ve used

Isopropyl Alcohol

25 ml per liter of water



Soak the film for 30-seconds or so, then hang to dry 



 A liquid film dryer formula
Use this for roll film - I've never seen the need with sheet


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