Developer composition and treatment of photographic element

Abstract

Abstract PURPOSE: To prevent the reprecipitation of a non-image area forming material by mixing limited amts. of Na, K or Li benzoate, etc., a specified solvent compsn. and a defoaming agent with enough water to prepare an effective developing soln. CONSTITUTION: About 0.1-10.0% Na, K or Li benzoate, about 0.1-2.5% Na or K tetraborate, about 0.1-10.0% Na or K citrate, about 0.1-10.0% Na or K octylsulfate, about 0.1-20.0% Na or K salicylate and about 0.2-10.0% solvent compsn. consisting essentially of benzyl alcohol and phenoxyethanol are mixed with enough water to prepare an effective developing soln. or about 0.005-0.075% defoaming agent is further added. The reprecipitation of a non-image area forming material on a photographic element is prevented.

Inventors

• 👤 Esu Deiron Majiyooa

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