the thread for Kodak XTOL quality control issues

**Willie** · 20-Dec-2021, 08:31

Michael R wrote: "The “sudden death” thing was eventually traced to the envelopes for the 1l packets."

Problem is I know three who had it with the 5 litre size. Kodak was not being honest with its customers about it even when it happened.

**Maross396** · 24-Dec-2021, 11:09

I have the 5 ltr batch of the bad XTOL, any luck from Kodak on replacements?

**Michael R** · 24-Dec-2021, 15:12

Originally Posted by Maross396

I have the 5 ltr batch of the bad XTOL, any luck from Kodak on replacements?

Apparently the pandemic etc. and global supply issues have caused a lot of delays getting these products from Sino Promise. According to some retailers no Kodak chemistry is being shipped from China right now.

**MilamBardo** · 13-Jan-2022, 18:22

First time mixing Xtol, and I presume it is a bad batch, as I have hard flat crystal structures stuck to the bottom. There are not loads, though, so maybe this is okay? (I've bought some backup ID-11 just in case - I have just 1 week to take a photo)

**MilamBardo** · 14-Jan-2022, 05:08

I've got maybe a tablespoon of hard crystals. The rest of the liquid seems clear. Any ideas as to whether I should use this? My problem is, I don't have a process yet, as I am just starting out, so won't know if thin negatives are my fault, or the solution...