How long does rodinal last?

[MindofMel]

Just found a 95% full bottle of one shot rodinal I used when messing around with stand development. Been in a bathroom cupboard for probs 6/7 months.

Still okay to use? Probs on FP4 @ 80/100 iso

 

[steveo_mcg]

From the stories round the internet, I think the original bottle is still in use at homoeopathic strengths. You can run a clip test to be sure, make up a working solution and put a little bit of off-cut film, it should go dark after a few minutes.

 

[freecom2]

99% sure it'll be fine.

 

[robhooley167]

It should be fine, give it a shake to make sure there isnt any sludge at the bottom

 

[RaglanSurf]

I've just finished a bottle that is at least 14 months old, I was straining the sludge out of the last few film's worth but they turned out fine.

 

[MindofMel]

Will do! thanks all - will let you know how it turns out