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ID-14 Ilford Contrast Developer

Metol 1.5 g  
Sodium Sulphite (anh) 75 g  
Hydroquinone 12 g  
Sodium Carbonate (anh) 37.5 g  
Potassium Bromide 2 g  
Water to 1 litre  

To use: Full Strength for highest contrast. Can be used at 1+1 or1+3 for lower contrast.

ID-14 can be made up as a more concentrated stock solution and keeps well with an excellent shelf life.

Concentrated Stock Solution ID-14

Metol 3 g 15 g  
Sodium Sulphite (anh) 150 g 725 g  
Hydroquinone 30 g 150 g  
Potassium Carbonate (anh) 47.7 g

237.5 g

 
Sodium Hydroxide 2.65 g 13.25 g  
Potassium Bromide 4 g 20 g  
Water to 1 litre 5 litres  

To use: Dilute 1+1 or 1+3 or 1+7 for lower contrast