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The following chart is derived from information from Kodak. These is a basic processing cycle for a manual processing-tank line with replenishment. Always do a snip test and ensure you're satisfied with the results before following any processing procedures.

Kodak Chemical Process E-6
Step
Time** (minutes), Exposure & Temperature C/( F )
Agitation*#
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Comments
First Developer
6 normal exposed film 36.7 to 39.4
(98 to 104)
8 one stop underexposed 36.7 to 39.4
(98 to 104)
11 two stop underexposed 36.7 to 39.4
(98 to 104)
4 one stop overexposed 36.7 to 39.4
(98 to 104)
2s Nitrogen Burst every 10s
Total Darkness
Forms negative silver image. Tank solution is made up from first developer replinsher solution and first developer starter
First Wash
2 for all exposures 33.3 to 39.4
(92 to 103)
2s Nitrogen Burst every 10s
Total Darkness
Static wash possible-2min. at 25 to 39.5 C (77 to 103). Replace after two processing runs.
Reversal Bath
2 for all exposures 24 to 39.4
(75 to 103)
None. Tap to dislodge air
Total Darkness
Fogs the film forming a latent positive image.
Color Developer
6 for all exposures 36.7 to 39.4
(98 to 104)
2s Nitrogen Burst every 10s
Normal Room Lighting
Forms positive silver & dye image. Tank solution consists of color developer, replinsher, & starter.
Pre-Bleach II
2 for all exposures 24 to 39.4
(75 to 103)
None. Tap to dislodge air
Normal Room Lighting
Prerpares film for bleaching.
Bleach
6 for all exposures 33.3 to 39.4
(92 to 103)
Same as developer, but with air instead of nitrogen
Normal Room Lighting
Bleaches Metallic Silver to Silver Halide.
Fixer
4 for all exposures 33.3 to 39.4
(92 to 103)
Air, 2s gas burst every 10s
Normal Room Lighting
Converts silver halide soluble silver complex.
Final Wash
4 for all exposures 33.3 to 39.4
(92 to 103)
Air, 2s gas burst every 10s
Normal Room Lighting
Static wash possible--6 min. Use 3 tanks (2 min. ea.) at 20 to 39.5 C (68 to 103F). Replace after 4 processing runs. Inadequate processing runs will result in reduced dye stability.
Final Rinse
1 for all exposures 24 to 39.4
(75 to 103)
None. Tap to dislodge air
Normal Room Lighting
Wetting Agent to prevent water spots.
Dry Up to 63
(Up to 145)
none
Normal Room Lighting
Remove films from hangers or reels before drying. The milky appearance of the film will dissappear as it dries.
* Times include a 10-second draining time at the end of each step.
#For Sheet FIlm on hangers, Precede gaseous agitation with manual. For roll films in reels, use manual agitation exclusively. Further information can be found in the chemical instruction sheet.
**s=seconds

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