Talk:Photographic fixer

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[edit] Fixer License

Isn't it true that one needs a license to buy and use fixer? It has EPA regulations stating that fixer needs to be disposed in a large barrel container, and removed later by a professional service. LCecere 22:50, 10 August 2007 (UTC)

Not certain about license issues (maybe in bulk?), but here is a discussion on photo.net that contains links to other info on the topic of disposal. Girolamo Savonarola 22:56, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Certainly not an issue in the UK where fixer can be bought freely over the counter and may be disposed of via the foul drains provided it is well diluted and only in small quantities. Professional processing laboratories need special trade effluent consents or wil need to arrange disposal by specialist waste contractor. In many countries the Silver content of spent fixer and blix makes the value of spent fixer greater than its original purchase price. Velela 23:41, 10 August 2007 (UTC)