Ilford Phenisol 5 Liter

Ilford Phenisol 5 Liter: Develop film with liquid developer

The defining detail is the 5-litre working-solution capacity: Ilford Phenisol 5 Liter is a liquid film developer for darkroom processing, specified around a clear batch size. It’s a replacement for Ilfodata MD and Ilfodata Com, so it’s relevant when you’re changing from either of those developers. For film development, the usual working dilution is 1:4 at 20 °C. That gives you a specific reference point for preparing the solution, rather than an unspecified mix. Phenisol is supplied as one bottle, and the supplier lists its colour as black. The central appeal here is straightforward: a named Ilford developer, a stated working-solution capacity and a stated dilution temperature. It’s a focused darkroom product, not a general-purpose accessory, and the supplier identifies it specifically for developing film.

Developer details

• Liquid film developer: Phenisol is made for film development in the darkroom. Its stated type makes it easy to distinguish from other darkroom chemicals when you’re selecting a developer.
• 5-litre working-solution capacity: The product is specified for a 5-litre working solution. That’s the key volume reference for anyone choosing Phenisol for a film-processing setup.
• Alternative to two Ilford developers: Phenisol replaces Ilfodata MD and Ilfodata Com developer. This gives the product a clearly defined role for users moving from either named formula.
• Usual dilution of 1:4 at 20 °C: These are the supplier’s stated typical working conditions. Keeping the dilution and temperature together gives you the relevant reference for this developer.
• Black colour: The supplier lists the product colour as black. This is a specific product detail, alongside its developer type and working-solution volume.

Good to know

Take care to prevent spills and keep Phenisol away from skin and eyes. Use it with good ventilation. Anyone prone to allergic reactions should not handle this product. These handling precautions are worth considering as part of your darkroom setup, especially when deciding who will prepare or work with the developer.

What's Included

• 1 bottle of Ilford Phenisol 5 Liter

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Ilford
• Model: Phenisol
• Type: Liquid film developer
• Product volume: 5 litres
• Working-solution capacity: 5 litres
• Usual dilution: 1:4
• Reference temperature: 20 °C
• Colour: Black
• Replaces: Ilfodata MD and Ilfodata Com developer
• Packaging: 1 bottle