Pyrocat HD update from PF

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Here is the email trail

On 2019-02-22 12:45, steve@kronuswarp.com wrote:
> Bud,
> I determined the problem. It is the HP5-400. For some reason, it
> does not like semi-stand processing for an hour. I ran two sheets of
> Acros 100 for semi-stand development at 1 hour and it worked just
> fine. Only 1 or 2 pinholes at the most. I will try with Tmax100 next
> and hopefully it works out fine as well.
>
> So, it was not the PyrocatHD, but the HP5-400.
>
> Steven Ruttenberg
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steven;
We found that the Pheidone that we had recently purchased also had
problems. After mixing,or looked like it had been mixed well, it would
not stay in solution. The residue may have helped with the pin holes.
Since we have tried to recall all of the Pyrocat HD kits. By recalling
we are replacing those kits and please do not return unused portions.
But please let us know the particulars of your order and we will wend
oiut a new one.
The problematic Phenidone came from Artcraft chemical, and we have been
able to replace

[aaronnate]

Ah poop, I just got some phenidone from Artcraft and was planning to roll my own Pyrocat from scratch.

[Vaughn]

I tried mixing up a couple batches of PyrocatHD but they did not mix well at all. Not usable. Perhaps this was my problem (I ended up getting some from Bostick and Sullivan).

This was just in the last few weeks.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

I got all my individual components from PF this past week, so I am fine.

[Corran]

Wish they would include batch numbers so we can check. No problem with my newest Pyrocat ordered just after Thanksgiving.

[Tin Can]

Yes to Batch #'s.

I have PF PC HD in Glycol Batch #187 which is a year old I think.

Never used it.

I hate pinholes.

Wish they would include batch numbers so we can check. No problem with my newest Pyrocat ordered just after Thanksgiving.

[aaronnate]

Do I need to contact Art Craft about this, or environmentally dispose of it? Having never ordered individual components before, I am in new territory.

[Jim Noel]

I would contact Artcraft. Tye stuff is too expensive to do otherwise.

[Steven Ruttenberg]

Pinholes suck ass! Especially if it happens to a sheet of Acros.

[lanactoor]

Is this what the symptoms look like? I can't seem to get clean development with my batch of PCHD.