Video Chat with a Photography Expert - Live

Photographers' Formulary Pyrocat HD Film Developer (Dry) - Makes 10 Liters

BH #PHPHDFD10L • MFR #01-5080
Print
Photographers' Formulary Pyrocat HD Film Developer (Dry) - Makes 10 Liters
Key Features
  • Shorter Developing Time
  • Lower Toxicity
  • No Streaking or Mottling
  • Requires Less Agitation
Pyrocat HD Film Developer is a high-energy developer featuring high-acutance (image appears sharper). This unique developer effectively increases film speed by about 1/3 stop.
More Details
In Stock
No Store Display
This item cannot be returned.
Shipping Charges Apply
Ask an Expert
800-606-6969

Photographer ' Formulary PyroCat-HD Overview

Pyrocat HD Film Developer is a high-energy developer featuring high-acutance (image appears sharper). This unique developer effectively increases film speed by about 1/3 stop.

Developing times tend to be 10-15% shorter
More consistent staining action
UPC: 675152150806

Photographer ' Formulary PyroCat-HD Specs

Included Materials
1x Powder Film Developer
Working Solution Volume
2.6 gal / 10 L
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.25 x 5.2 x 1.3"

Photographer ' Formulary PyroCat-HD Reviews

Ruined film!

By Mark
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-10

Have been using this developer for over a decade, last batch I bought negatives were almost blank- just a faint image in the highlights. Had purchased different boxes for B&H, same results. Never again! B&H was kind enough to refund me the cost of both boxes. Buyer be warned!

Confusing instructions!

By Terry
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-01

The instructions confused the water amounts so it wasn’t clear how to mix the stock solution. Had to throw it away as I wasn’t sure if it was mixed correctly and I wasn’t about to waste a film shoot on something that I didn’t trust. Will never buy this again from PF.

See any errors on this page?

question

Is there a problem shipping this combination of dry-chemicals to Europe?
Asked by: Ole-Henrik H.
While you do not list to which country you wish to send the aforementioned chemicals, I have not found any issues with shipping the Photographers' Formulary Pyrocat HD Film Developer to most countries in Europe. However, I would recommend for you to add the item to your online shopping cart, then selecting your country from the drop-down menu. If it is available for shipment to your country, you can click the Begin Checkout button, enter your shipping address, and select a shipping destination. If it cannot be shipped to your country, once you select your country from the drop-down menu on the My Cart webpage, our website would inform you the item cannot be shipped to your country, and will instruct you to remove the item from your cart in order to proceed with placing your order.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2026-06-02

Do I need to tear open each plastic bag and weigh ...

Do I need to tear open each plastic bag and weigh the powder, or can I just add all the powder in the plastic bag?
Asked by: seunghee
You do not need to tear open and weigh each chemical packet individually. For the Photographers' Formulary PyroCat-HD Film Developer (50L kit), the powders are pre-measured in separate plastic bags for Stock Solution A and B.
Answered by: Samik G
Date published: 2025-07-02

are the powders mixed together in one container ...

are the powders mixed together in one container for each solution or are they packed in their individual containers for mixing in water or propylene glycol ?
Asked by: Scott
According to the manufacturer, part A and part B of the PyroCat-HD Film Developer can be mixed in one container.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2023-01-16

question

What is the shelf life after it is mixed ?
Asked by: Stephane B.
12 months under the sink in separate bottles mixed in water - ambient around 28 Centigrade.no problems....
Answered by: long m.
Date published: 2018-08-27
  • y_2026, m_10, d_5, h_11CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.48
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_4
  • loc_en_US, sid_313656, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=HAS_STAFF_ANSWERS, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_bhphotovideo
Whatever You Need, We've Got It