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Ilford

Ilford Hypam Non-Hardening Rapid Fixer 5 Litre #1177879

SKU CH-KWY7-VX26V

A non-hardening rapid fixer for black-and-white film and paper, supplied as a 5-litre liquid concentrate for manual or machine processing

  • Non-hardening formula reduces curl on film and paper
  • Mix with Hypam Hardener to create a hardening fixer when needed
  • 1 litre hardener treats 902 rolls of 35 mm 36-exposure film
  • Works from 18 °C to 40 °C (66 °F to 104 °F)
  • Ammonium thiosulphate fixer contains no sodium thiosulphate

Ilford Hypam Rapid Fixer 5 Litre

Ilford Hypam is a non-hardening rapid fixer supplied as a liquid concentrate for black-and-white film and paper. It dilutes with water and works in both manual and machine processing workflows. The ammonium thiosulphate formula contains no sodium thiosulphate and is also suited to specialist X-ray, scientific and graphic-arts applications.

Mixing and hardening notes

Dilute the concentrate with water for immediate use; the fixer operates reliably between 18 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. A separate Hypam Hardener bottle can be added at a ratio of one part hardener to forty parts working-strength fixer to create a hardening solution if required. Modern films rarely need hardening, so most users will run the standard non-hardening mix without issue.

Darkroom printers and film processors

This 5 litre pack suits photographers and labs processing 35 mm or sheet film and fibre or RC paper who want a single fixer for both media. Users needing a pre-hardened fixer or a powder-based alternative should look at other products.

Highlights

  • Non-hardening formula reduces curl on film and paper
  • Mix with Hypam Hardener to create a hardening fixer when needed
  • 1 litre hardener treats 902 rolls of 35 mm 36-exposure film
  • Works from 18 °C to 40 °C (66 °F to 104 °F)
  • Ammonium thiosulphate fixer contains no sodium thiosulphate

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How can I tell the fixer is working properly after mixing?

The solution should clear exposed film or paper within the standard fixing time at a temperature between 18 and 40 degrees Celsius, leaving no residual milky appearance in the emulsion.

What is included in the package and what must I purchase separately?

The package contains a 5 litre bottle of Ilford Hypam Non-Hardening Rapid Fixer concentrate; the Ilford Hypam Hardener is a separate product required only if you need a hardening fixer.

Which capacity should I choose for processing 35mm film?

This 5 litre concentrate makes a large volume of working strength solution; one litre of the separate hardener can treat up to 902 rolls of 35mm, 36 exposure film if hardening is required.

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