Photographic Fixer Ilford Rapid Fixer 5 L (1984565) – Liquid Fixer for Black & White Film and Paper

Ilford Rapid Fixer 5 L is a ready-to-use liquid fixer formulated for black-and-white film and paper processing in darkrooms, studios and educational settings. The solution stabilises silver-based images after development, clearing unexposed silver halides to produce a permanent, light-insensitive image. Supplied in a 5-litre container, this fixer is intended for straightforward, repeatable use in routine darkroom workflows and for applications where reliable fixing and predictable wash behaviour are required.

Advantages

The fixer is premixed and ready to use, eliminating the need for dilution and reducing preparation time. It provides consistent clearing activity to shorten overall wash time compared with under-fixed material and supports image permanence when used according to recommended procedures. Its formulation is suitable for both sheet and roll film as well as fibre and resin-coated photographic papers, offering flexibility across common analogue processes.

Suitable for

• Black-and-white negative and sheet film processing
• Paper printing and darkroom contact/optical enlarger work
• Educational darkroom classes and photochemistry demonstrations
• Studio workflows requiring repeatable, consistent fixing

Key specifications

• Form: ready-to-use liquid fixer
• Volume: 5 litres
• Compatible with silver-based black-and-white film and photographic paper
• Suitable for both fibre-based and resin-coated papers
• Neutralising and clearing action to render images light-insensitive

How to use

Use Ilford Rapid Fixer as supplied without dilution. After development and stop bath (if used), immerse film or paper in the fixer for the time recommended for the material and processing conditions; agitation and temperature control influence fixing time and should follow standard darkroom practice. Once fixing is complete, thoroughly wash the film or paper to remove residual fixer, following established washing procedures to reduce the risk of residual thiosulphate and to support archival stability.

Usage recommendations

Follow manufacturer safety instructions and local waste disposal regulations. Use appropriate ventilation, avoid skin and eye contact, and wear protective gloves and eyewear when handling photographic chemicals. Test fixation times with representative material to determine optimal processing parameters for your workflow.