~~~~ Excerpt from the Guide to Platinum Palladium Photographic Printmaking by Jeffrey D. Mathias ~~~~
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updated February 2001


Storage Equipment General
Coating Solutions
Developers
Clearing Baths
Other

General
In general, the lab should provide storage for each of the hazard storage categories (see Hazard Ratings and Storage Recommendations).  Also storage should help prevent  cross contamination of materials.  This can be accomplished with four areas.
Pt/Pd chemicals with BLUE and ORANGE storage recommendations:
The BLUE materials (which typically involves the Pt salt) may be stored with the Orange materials if the area is secured as a poison area would be.  This should be a cabinet with lock if necessary used only for Pt/Pd materials, measuring equipment, and accessories.

Film chemicals with ORANGE storage recommendations:
This can be a separate cabinet or shelves for film chemistry and film processing equipment and accessories.

Chemicals with YELLOW  storage recommendations:
These should be stored in a separate cabinet away from any flammable or combustible materials.  This cabinet should be metal and may require ventilation for some materials.

Chemicals with WHITE  storage recommendations:
These are typically acids  which can be placed in a large plastic tray (to contain potential leaks) under the work sink so that possible fumes may be ventilated with the sink area.

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Coating Solutions
1 oz Dropper Bottles (dark amber glass, with glass droppers) - 4+
2 oz Dropper Bottles (dark amber glass, with glass droppers) - 3
Small Light Tight Box to hold the 2 oz dropper bottles containing sensitizer

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Developers
32 oz Bottles (wide mouth, dark amber, glass, plastic lid) - 8 (2 minimum)

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Clearing Baths
1 gal. bottle (wide mouth, plastic, for acids) - 3

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Other
boxes - to hold cut paper ready for coating
light tight Bag - for brush storage
shelves for accessories and miscellaneous equipment

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