Ilford Ilfostop Stop Bath - 500mL

Ilford Ilfostop Stop Bath is a crucial component in the black and white film and paper processing pipeline, designed to halt the development process effectively. This product is presented as an economical liquid concentrate that mixes easily to ensure consistent and reliable performance. Intended for use with both paper and black and white film, Ilfostop incorporates features that cater to a wide range of photographic processing setups, from home darkrooms to professional labs.

Product Features in Detail

Ilfostop Stop Bath
Ilford Ilfostop is a low odour citric acid stop bath. After development we recommend that films and papers are rinsed in an acid stop bath to stop development immediately and neutralise the developer to help maintain the activity of the fixer bath. It is specifically recommended for dish/tray processing of paper or deep tank processing of film. Ilfostop helps to maintain the activity and prolong the life of the fixer solution by reducing carry over of excess developer (alkaline) into the fixer bath (acidic).

Economical Liquid Concentrate
This form factor ensures that the stop bath is both easy to store and economical to use, as a small volume of concentrate goes a long way when diluted properly.

Minimal Odor
Unlike acetic acid-based stop baths, Ilfostop is designed to minimize unpleasant odors, contributing to a more comfortable working environment in darkrooms.

Indicator Feature
A highly practical feature where the solution changes color from yellow to purple when exhausted, ensuring the user can easily determine when the stop bath needs replacing.

Prolonged Fixer Life
By effectively halting development, Ilfostop prevents carry-over of developer into the fixer, thereby extending its useful life and ensuring consistent fixing performance over time.

Versatile Application
Can be used for both tray development of paper and deep tank processing of films, offering flexibility in various photographic workflows.