diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/recipes/others.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/recipes/others.dm
index c87a6196835..8fc7aa5ee23 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/recipes/others.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/recipes/others.dm
@@ -945,7 +945,7 @@
 	optimal_ph_min = 3
 	optimal_ph_max = 12
 	required_temp = 50
-	reaction_flags = NONE //SKYRAT CHANGE, REACTION_INSTANT TO NONE
+	reaction_flags = REAGENT_SPLITRETAINVOL //NOVA EDIT CHANGE - ORIGINAL: reaction_flags = REACTION_INSTANT | REAGENT_SPLITRETAINVOL
 	reaction_tags = REACTION_TAG_EASY | REACTION_TAG_UNIQUE
 
 /datum/chemical_reaction/ant_slurry // We're basically gluing ants together with synthflesh & maint sludge to make a bigger ant.