Upper limit of Ethol LPD in a can?

drew tanner

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Just mixed up a can of Ethol LPD that I’ve had since 2012. The powder was buff colored, and mixed it looks like lager. Is this toast? Or should I give it a try?
 

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It may be usable - just difficult to see through if you like to develop until you like what you see on the print.
 

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Try a couple of small prints.

My LPD turns deep straw when mixed and gets progressively darker as I replenish it.
 

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I’m still using cans from the early ‘90’s
 

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Brownish. Vacuum sealed cans of chemistry should last forever
 

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Ethol LPD New Packaging

Many of you know I closed down my darkroom because I sold my house, or so I thought. The sale fell through, so I unpacked some of my gear, and bought a package of LPD so I can print a few photos. B&H won't ship the powder any more, so I ordered from Freestyle. It came this afternoon, so I mixed...
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beemermark said:
I’m still using cans from the early ‘90’s
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Same here. My cans are from 1993 and developer is going strong. Undiluted, it looks yellow but is almost white when diluted (1+2 or 1+3). I top off the jug working solution after each printing session and it lasts far beyond 12 months this way, even when the whole thing turns dark yellow / brownish.
 
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drew tanner

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Thanks all. I was a little unsure after 13 years since I last used Ethol LPD. The dark and murky stock solution had me worried, but in the end, all is good. I mixed it up 1:1 and have another 1:1 bottle for replenishment. At working strength it’s straw yellow like I remembered. I should be set for a while! Plus I have one more can on the shelf.
 
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