Anti-Fog or liquid orthazite

[Karl K]

Looking for an inexpensive source for the above.
Freestyle doesn't list anything.

 

[Ian C]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...LO32_Liquid_Orthazite_Developer_Additive.html

 

[Karl K]

Thanks, I saw that at B+H, but the cost is over $30 with shipping.
I learned that Freestyle has it listed under another name: Moersch Restrainer Neutral, less expensive than B+H.

 

[Gim]

I believe this is just Benzotriazole (BZT). Buy some bulk from the formulary and mix it up.

Jim

 

[eclarke]

I believe this is just Benzotriazole (BZT). Buy some bulk from the formulary and mix it up.

Jim

Yep. That's the best way...EC

 

[john_s]

Benzotriazole dissolves sparingly in water, but better in an alkaline solution. I read somewhere that Orthazite was just benzotriazole in a mildly alkaline solution which I think was just sodium sulphite. The sodium sulphite would have a negligible effect on any developer.

 

[Ian Grant]

How much do you want Karl, I could put some Benzotriazole (dry) in a film cannister, postage would be about $3 to Canada/US.

Ian

 

[Mike Wilde]

I, like Ian, also have a lifetime plus supply of BZT needles ( 96 or so of original 100g on hand presently I think). If I am more local I would be pleased to mail you a few grams. PM me if you are interested.

 

[Ian Grant]

I, like Ian, also have a lifetime plus supply of BZT needles ( 96 or so of original 100g on hand presently I think). If I am more local I would be pleased to mail you a few grams. PM me if you are interested.

I think you're a lot more local A little Benzotriazole goes a very long way.

Ian

 

[eclarke]

I think you're a lot more local A little Benzotriazole goes a very long way.

Ian

I have a pound of it and use it at 1% solution. I'm making provisions to pass it in my will ..EC

 

[DREW WILEY]

I use benzotriazole all the time. It doesn't take much. Maybe a dollar a year for a benz junkie like me.

 

[eclarke]

I use it in my 130, replacing the bromide...a great developer

 

[BBarlow690]

BZT dissolves easily in alcohol. I mix a 1% solution dissolving the chemical in 200ml rubbing alcohol, add water to make a liter. Easy. Quick.

Once I used a liter of alcohol to dissolve it, not knowing any better. Almost fumed me out of the darkroom putting a mere ounce in a tray of developer!