thiXstrip® ThixoFix™ Thickening Additive for Photographic Fixers & Stop Baths

Upgrade your darkroom workflow with thiXstrip® ThixoFix™—the specialized thickening additive designed for professional and enthusiast photographic processors.

• Enhanced Processing Control: Transforms standard fixer and stop bath solutions into a pourable gel or syrupy liquid, delivering precise coating, coating uniformity, and reduced drips.
• Superior Suspension & Anti-Settling: Shear-thinning thixotropic behavior keeps particles and residues suspended, minimizing sedimentation in high-ionic-strength environments.
• Photochemistry Compatibility: Specifically engineered to perform in the harsh salt and pH conditions typical of photographic fixers and stop baths—no compromise on image quality or chemistry stability.
• Easy Integration: Simply stir or shake into your existing fixer or stop bath. Achieves optimal viscosity quickly—no external surfactants or specialty equipment required.
• Professional Results: Ideal for vertical processing tanks, dip-and-dunk systems, mural trays, or any application benefiting from controlled, drip-free handling of photographic solutions.

How It Works

Combining a natural clay-based gelling agent with high-surface-area silica, ThixoFix™ forms a dynamic three-dimensional network. The result is a solution that readily pours under agitation, then sets to a stable gel at rest—suspending particles and reducing unwanted splatter.

Perfect For:

• Custom film and print processing setups
• Large-format and mural tray development
• Vertical tank and rotary processor adaptation
• Professional and educational darkrooms seeking cleaner workflows

Simple Preparation:

1. Stir or agitate measured additive directly into your fixer or stop bath (see label for recommended ratios).
2. Mix until smooth. For best results, allow to rest for 1–2 hours so the gel network fully develops.
3. Enjoy a controlled, drip-minimized solution that maintains chemical integrity and process consistency.

Get cleaner results, better suspension, and more control—choose thiXstrip® ThixoFix™ for your high-performance photographic chemistry.