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Thread: Unopened HC-110 developer, 2 1/2 years old - toss or use?

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    Re: Unopened HC-110 developer, 2 1/2 years old - toss or use?

    When I recently unearthed some ancient (1988 expiry date) 11x14 Tri-X (never refrigerated - stored in numerous hot attics over the years)...I naturally opted for some of my "vintage" HC-110 - long-ago opened bottle with remaining contents as black as a good stout - and, lo and behold...got this as my reward:Click image for larger version. 

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    Re: Unopened HC-110 developer, 2 1/2 years old - toss or use?

    HC110 is not Rodinal. My bottle is yellowish and clear, almost full, but with about one year of being opened. I have not been able to develop some film, so I tossed.
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    Re: Unopened HC-110 developer, 2 1/2 years old - toss or use?

    HC 110 as sirup and undiluted Rodinal last forever !

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