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Kodak Hypo Clearing Agent (HCA): Safety, Handling, Disposal

Most of us wouldn’t know use or even know about hypo clearing agents and what they do.
In this video, I break down the benefits and use case of a HCA, and talk about the Safety, Handling and Disposal of Kodak’s own HCA.
You can buy Kodak Hyper Clear here or the Liquid version as Ilford Wash Aid here.

00:00 Introduction
00:38 Legal Disclaimer
01:21 Background
05:44 Chemical Composition
06:49 Capacity
08:03 Shelf Life
08:52 Safety
13:09 Handling
14:14 Disposal
15:38 Cost
16:39 Conclusion

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Ilford Ilfostop: Safety, Handling, Disposal

Ilford’s Ilfostop is a prime example of a modern, odourless stop bath. Let’s talk about what’s in it, and how to use it properly. You can order it here

00:00 Introduction
00:34 Legal Disclaimer
01:27 Background
09:05 Safety 11:24 Handling
14:34 Disposal
15:49 Cost
17:00 Conclusion

This video is kindly sponsored by The Photo Shop https://www.thephotoshop.ie/

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How to read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Alex has made an excellent series on the safe handling, usage and disposal of photographic and darkroom chemistry.

In this video they run though how to read a safety data sheet (SDS) in order to interpret the information within and know how to “translate” that to real-world safety in your darkroom or when using photographic chemicals at home.

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And the full series to date can be found here


00:00 Introduction
00:34 My Qualifications
01:36 Legal Disclaimer
02:05 What is an SDS?
04:25 Sections of an SDS
06:08 Examining an SDS
19:36 Conclusion

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