TMY-2

[Bruce Watson]

Kodak Rapid Fixer -- hardener or not?

 

[jp498]

I don't think it really matters unless you are using a staining developer. Then something like PMK specifies not to use a hardening fixer.

 

[Barry S]

For most modern films, adding the hardener is unnecessary--and definitely not for TMAX films.

 

[Jeff Kubach]

I wouldn't worry about it myself.

Jeff

 

[Thomas Bertilsson]

No hardener necessary.

 

[T-grain]

I always used ilford rapid fixer with Tmax films, and never had any problems, even when doing reversal experiments with permanganate bleach!

 

[2F/2F]

With modern emulsions, it will hurt you more than it helps you, IMO, as it will take more of your time and water. The way I see it, being able to wash your films with less water in less time is more important than hardening an emulsion unnecessarily "just to be on the safe side." Ilford say it is not needed, though they do make a hardener that can be added to their Hypam rapid fixer.