For about the past year I have ben using drum processing to do my E6 films. I no w have recently discovered that the last step called the "Final Bath" can leave a build up in the drum. The recommended procedure is not to do it in the drum bu t rather use this method. Get s small tupperware container with a lid and just p lace the film in the liquid for about a minute with a bit of agitation.
The problem I have is that my film comes out of the drum with a bit of a curl an d the films stick together when I have them in the tupperware container. Trying to keep them seperate is a bit of a chore. Also I'm not keen on having my hands in the Formaldehyde for that much time.
I have considered storing the final bath in a plastic jar (peanut butter) and th en placing two sheets at a time on opposite sides while rolling the jar. My ques tion is :
Does anybody know if it is necessary to have the "final bath" on the back of the film or will it be considered acceptable and provide the proper degree of long term stability if you just have it wash over the emulsion side ?
As an after thought, does anybody know if the final bath will stay good even if there is quite of bit of air in the jar ? The instruction sheet says 8 weeks for both fully filled containers as well as partially filled ones. This leads me to believe that this compound is not sensitive to oxidization.
Thanks for considering the questions.
GreyWolf
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