HYPAM FIXER 5L

ILFORD HYPAM is a non-hardening rapid fixer supplied as a liquid concentrate that is diluted with water for use.

It is easy and convenient to use. Without the addition of a hardener it is suitable for all black and white film and paper, manual and machine processing applications in the temperature range of 18–40ºC (66–104ºF). It can also be used for fixing other specialist, X-ray, scientific products and graphic arts materials. The fixing agent in HYPAM is ammonium thiosulphate, it contains no sodium thiosulphate (hypo). The addition of a fixer hardener can be used to turn working strength solutions of ILFORD HYPAM into a hardening fixer for Black & White films, however for most applications modern camera films are sufficiently hardened when manufactured for most processing circumstances so the general use of a fix hardening agent is no longer recommended. The use of a fix hardener is only recommended if:- - the film process temperature is above 30ºC (86ºF) - poor film drying performance is being experienced - shorter film drying times are needed - there is a risk of physical damage to the film, e.g. if a roller transport processor is used.

For paper processing applications using a fix hardener is not recommended.