Upper limit of Ethol LPD in a can?

[drew tanner]

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?

 

[MattKing]

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

 

[Kino]

Try a couple of small prints.

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

 

[beemermark]

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

 

[drew tanner]

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

Wow! Do they tend to be this dark when mixed?

 

[beemermark]

Brownish. Vacuum sealed cans of chemistry should last forever

 

[brian steinberger]

It will work fine. This is normal for LPD. New LPD looks the same.

 

[Rick A]

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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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[Dali]

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

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.

 

[drew tanner]

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.