Response to The Problem with Xtol - Some After Thoughts

Luckily, I have never had the all to common Xtol failure problem. But I have had another problem you folks might know something about. When I process TMax 100 (TMX) 120 in Xtol undiluted, I have a problem with extremely small black specks on both sides of the film. I don't have the problem if the TMX is developed in other developers, and I don't have the problem with other films in Xtol. This definitely is not a problem with dust in the air or particles in the water. The Xtol is mixed using distilled water. PEC12 usually removes the specks, but occassionally one of the specks will be embedded in the emulsion and will be unremovable. Has anyone else had this same problem?

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