Most photochemicals should not be ingested [some use coffee to develop film]. Gloves are needed for some developers [pyro] and fixers [TF4 and TF5]. Tongs are optional HOWEVER if one wants to bleach and tint photographs gloves and tongs are strongly advised so that stains can be avoided.
Wow.....i do not think i ever noticed. You live in Rochester.TF4 is quite safe with a bit of acid to neutralize your hands after "dipping" and TF5 is totally safe with just a wash after use.
PE
Plus one on hydrofluoric acid, fortunately it's use is practically nil in the darkroom.My first job after college was a lab tech where I developed a pretty unhealthy disrespect for chemicals. I've used my mouth to pipette strong acids, never used gloves or barrier creams. The only thing I was moderately careful with was handling hydrofluoric acid. I'm over 70 now so it didn't do me too much harm.
Wow.....i do not think i ever noticed. You live in Rochester.
Did you work for Kodak at some point.?
Thank You
My organic chemistry professor said foreheads and necks were the most protected parts of the body in a typical lab.when I was done I realized the safety googles were on my forehead
Do you have any pictures of Kodak that you want to share.?Yes, I did, for 32 years.
PE
You're new here, aren't you?Wow.....i do not think i ever noticed. You live in Rochester.
Did you work for Kodak at some point.?
Thank You
Aii nooo don't cut the rest of us outCMoore, lets take this to a PM if you want more. I worked in Research.
PE
He told me HE ran the entire place.....virtually taught George Eastman everything he knew.Aii nooo don't cut the rest of us out
He also keeps on correcting me on solarization...geeezzHe told me HE ran the entire place.....virtually taught George Eastman everything he knew.
I am taking a Beginning Photo class at my local college.
And i AM a beginner, but i took this class in 1978 when i was in high school.....and i have used a few darkrooms over the years. So i have SOME experience, it is not all new to me.
I do not think there is another student in the class that is within 30 years of my age. This stuff IS all new to them. It has been a joy watching "Young People" see the magic of the darkroom for the fist time.
I am all for safety and clean living...the less chemicals the better. There is no need to Bathe In The Developing Chemistry.....
Anyway.......the students have been told (rightly so IMO) that the chemicals in the trays are not good for you, that they should use the tongs to grab the paper and move it from one tray to the next. The teacher warned them that some people MIGHT be super sensitive to the chemicals, and to be aware the first day or two in case one of them might have a reaction.
A young lady was having trouble moving her 8x10 from Fix #1 to Fix #2.
So, with my bare hands, i picked it up out of the sink for her and gently dunked it into the tray for Fix #2.
I did it instinctively...not trying to be a darkroom bad-ass.....not trying to a darkroom James Dean.
I use the tongs 97% of the time...but sometimes it is easier to just grab the paper with bare hands, if you know what i mean.
The students that saw me do that were kind of shocked. For the looks on their faces, you'd have thought i just stuck my hands in battery acid.
I realize times have changed. We are all more aware about Smoke/Chemicals/Food Additives/Etc etc etc. I am not making fun of anybody or anything.
Do you Guys/Gals stick your fingers in The Trays when the "opportunity" presents itself.....or do you use the tongs 99.9% of the time.?
Once Again...Not a "Macho" thing.....Just kind of curious is all.
Ok, the conversation is nothing more than I've posted over and over, but here is the "flight suit" photo after a mission over the East China Sea!
PE
See!!!! If you're not paying attention to the "less specific" threads on photrio, you'd miss the BEST stuff!Ok, the conversation is nothing more than I've posted over and over, but here is the "flight suit" photo after a mission over the East China Sea!
PE
Ok, the conversation is nothing more than I've posted over and over, but here is the "flight suit" photo after a mission over the East China Sea!
Can't identify squardron of the background Sabre because of unclear tail markings.
Can you help PE ?
It seams to be (from type) a F86L-55-NA
the unit is obviously an ANG conformed squardron (but not Michigan Air National Guard ........)
Do you remember a second unit based at your airfield too ?
If it belongs to the same unit as yours you sure know.
But I also gues you did not serve air reconaicannce in this type (one seater)...... ......!
fabulous shootings could often have been interrupted by an other type
(Mig 15........) therefore better hands of from 4x5 cameras in a Sabre Cockpit.
May be I am right - may be I am wrong.
with regards
PE
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