This new rapid alkaline fix is not like standard acid fixes - it is designed specifically to enhance the stain in films used with tanning and staining developers such as diXactol and diXactol Ultra, Exactol Lux, PMK, etc. The use of an acid stop and fix with these developers can severely retard the beneficial stain, and this can make the grain very prominent. Archivix not only has a alkaline formulation, it also has a tightly balanced and controlled preservative action which further promotes maximum stain in films. But this isn't all. Archivix is so blended that wash times for both film and printing paper are greatly accelerated. THERE IS NO NEED TO USE ANY KIND OF HYPO CLEARING SOLUTION OR WASH AID WHEN USING ARCHIVIX to achieve archival wash standards. This saves not just money, but time, and often very valuable tray and storage space. It also cuts water waste.

The benefits don't end there:

• the toning properties of many papers are enhanced after fixing in Archivix
• fine detail in negatives, especially in critical deep shadow areas, is not eroded or eaten away even with the extended fixing times needed by special grain films like T-Max or Delta
• it is very stable in storage and has a longer life for reduced wastage
• it has exeptional capacity again for less mixing hassle and reduced waste
• it doesn't have the unpleasant acidic smell of conventional fixers where acidic evaporation can actually corrode metal equipment in the darkroom. Archivix is virtually odourless.

Information contained in leaflet sent with item.

This new rapid alkaline fix is not like standard acid fixes - it is designed
specifically for fine prints and to enhance the stain in films used with
tanning and staining developers such as DiXactol© and diXactol Ultra©,
Exactol Lux©, PMK, etc. The use of an acid fix with these developers can
severely retard the beneficial stain, and this in turn can make grain very
prominent. ©Archivix FP not only has a alkaline formulation, it also has a
tightly balanced and controlled preservative action plus a unique print
toning and film stain enhancing component for image improvement. But this
isn't all. ©Archivix is so blended that wash times for both film and
printing paper are greatly accelerated. There is no need to use any kind of
hypo clearing or wash aid solution when using ©Archivix FP to achieve
archival wash standards. This saves not just money, but time, and valuable
tray and storage space. It also cuts water waste. Other benefits:
* the toning properties of many papers are enhanced after fixing in Archivix
* fine detail in negatives, especially in critical deep shadow areas, is not
eroded or eaten away even with the extended fixing times needed by special
grain films like T-Max or Delta
* it is very stable in storage and has a longer life for reduced wastage
* it has exceptional capacity again for less mixing hassle and reduced waste
* no unpleasant acidic smell of conventional fixers where evaporation can
actually corrode metal equipment in the darkroom, and perhaps adversely
affect breathing. ©Archivix working solution is virtually odourless.
Only available direct from Fine Print in a pack for one litre (dilutes 1:4
or 1:9), the price is £10 plus post and packing (UK £2.50, airmail Europe
£4.50, USA/Canada £6.00, rest of world £7.00). 2.5 litre liquid concentrate
pack now available (sorry, UK only) £20 plus £7 packing and ParcelForce
delivery cost.