Chemical storage / pyro, 130, etc.

[Mike Troxell]

I'm about to mix up a batch of 130 paper developer (Photographer's Formulary mix) and try it. I always store pyro in glass amber bottles. Is there any problem with storing glycin-metol developers in plastic photo containers? Someone once told me that pyro and other similar developers didn't play well with plastic containers.

[David R Munson]

I store 130 in plastic bottles and have not noticed any problems yet (been doing it for about 2 years now). Others may have had different experience, but I see no reason not to use plastic bottles for it.

[Mike Troxell]

Thanks. I just wanted to make sure.

[Jay DeFehr]

More info here:

http://silvergrain.org/Photo-Tech/plastic.html

[Bill_1856]

130 can be stored without problems at least 6 months in 2 liter Diet Sprite bottles.