Photographers' Formulary 10g Metol (Elon)

The Photographers' Formulary Metol (Elon) is used as Developing agent (usually with hydroquininone), but sometimes by itself, as in Kodak D-23. Note:Caution: Has a reputation of causing skin poisoning (a painful rash that looks and feels like poison oak). This poisoning usually occurs after being exposed to the substance over a period of years, but in some cases can happen even sooner. This can be prevented by wearing gloves.