amidol shelf life in stoppered bottle

[iozone]

Just getting the dark room finished. yesterday I mixed some westons amidol with intentions to make some test prints last night. I was distracted and didn't get to use it last night. it has been in a stoppered bottle, 7/8 full. is it still good?

[Jan Pedersen]

Don't think you will see any difference. I have printed with Amidol (MAS) 4-5 days after mixing and not noticed a change is either color or contrast.

[John Bowen]

I doubt it, but the only way to be sure is to put a sheet of paper through it.

[iozone]

Great, thanks!

[iozone]

well i haven't worked with azo or amidol before. contact prints were printing to dmax in 45 seconds or so with a 150 watt bare bulb. the day old amidol was giving full development in 2 minutes or less. overall a great first run!

[John Bowen]

Ed,

Welcome to the wonderful world of Azo/Amidol. You're gonna love it! I hope you will participate in Michael Smith's large purchase of his Azo replacement paper, Lodima. The details are on www.michaelandpaula.com