Topic: Ilford ID11

[gsgary]

I have been given some id11 at least 6 years old mybe more, how long does it last in powder form ?

[tkmedia]

never use it but hear "it's a long time" in power form.

[Francois]

Since it's pretty much the same ad D-76, I'd say a very long time indeed.
Just make sure it stays bone dry.

[gsgary]

Great stuff will give it a go

[Pete_R]

Never used ID11 but I used to use Perceptol and that lasted for ever unopened.

What Ilford says:

"Unopened packets of PERCEPTOL, ID-11 and
MICROPHEN powder stored in cool and dry
conditions, 4–20ºC (44–68ºF), will keep
indefinitely. "

[gsgary]

Cheers Peter that's good news, I think they say 6 months when mixed and stored well

[Francois]

Yep, 6 months once diluted.
I find it funny that Kodak put expiration dates on the stuff. I have a packet which is long past due but I keep it on the top shelf... it should be good forever.

[gsgary]

I will have to read up how to use it

[Francois]

I don't know if their instructions are as shoddy as Kodak's once were but read the dilution volumes carefully.
On the Kodak packets, the Canadian English version used to write the dilutions in US. Fl. Oz. while the French translation ended-up being odd values in Metric.

Lets just say it's easier to add 10 ounces of liquid than 275.7ml of water!

[jojonas~]

I've used old forgotten, rusty tins of d-76 that were older than me. good stuff

[tkmedia]

I use ml and oz... with F and C depending on which is easier for a particular mix dilution and temperature. And I never confuse them. nope. never. ever...

[Francois]

Good... this caused me to screw-up an entire batch once.
Kodak used to use a sticker for the mandatory French translation on their packs and just stick it over the English version... very convenient.