Dye destruction ordye bleach is aphotographic printing process, in which dyes embedded in the paper are bleached (destroyed) in processing.[1] Because the dyes are fully formed in the paper prior to processing, they may be formulated with few constraints, compared to the complexdye couplers that must react inchromogenic processing. This method has allowed the use of richly colored, highly stable dyes.
It is a reversal process, meaning that it is used in printing transparencies (diapositives).
Ilfochrome (originally Cibachrome) was the last widely available dye destruction process, and is known for its intense colors and archival qualities. It is no longer sold as of 2011, howeverChristopher Burkett is an artist who still uses Ilfochrome as his primary medium making use of stored papers and chemicals.[2]Older dye destruction processes includedUtocolor (early 1900s)[3] andGasparcolor (1930s). Plastic base supports have a "high gloss surface sheen".[4]
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