diff --git a/code/game/atoms.dm b/code/game/atoms.dm
index 2c2bf0e349e..8e1d0b2da09 100644
--- a/code/game/atoms.dm
+++ b/code/game/atoms.dm
@@ -186,8 +186,14 @@ Maxdistance is the longest range the beam will persist before it gives up.
 	if(reagents && is_open_container()) //is_open_container() isn't really the right proc for this, but w/e
 		user << "It contains:"
 		if(reagents.reagent_list.len)
-			for(var/datum/reagent/R in reagents.reagent_list)
-				user << "[R.volume] units of [R.name]"
+			if(user.can_see_reagents()) //Show each individual reagent
+				for(var/datum/reagent/R in reagents.reagent_list)
+					user << "[R.volume] units of [R.name]"
+			else //Otherwise, just show the total volume
+				var/total_volume = 0
+				for(var/datum/reagent/R in reagents.reagent_list)
+					total_volume += R.volume
+				user << "[total_volume] units of various reagents"
 		else
 			user << "Nothing."
 
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/cargo_service.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/cargo_service.dm
index 1eeca19eaa5..496aa1d9a38 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/cargo_service.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/cargo_service.dm
@@ -111,6 +111,7 @@ Bartender
 /datum/outfit/job/bartender
 	name = "Bartender"
 
+	glasses = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/reagent
 	belt = /obj/item/device/pda/bar
 	ears = /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_srv
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/bartender
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/medical.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/medical.dm
index 4566d4fb2a7..e2f5df21dbe 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/medical.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/medical.dm
@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ Chemist
 /datum/outfit/job/chemist
 	name = "Chemist"
 
+	glasses = /obj/item/clothing/glasses/science
 	belt = /obj/item/device/pda/chemist
 	ears = /obj/item/device/radio/headset/headset_med
 	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/chemist
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index ef0bd6cd590..884ec112dfc 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 	var/obj/item/device/flashlight/F = null
 	var/can_flashlight = 0
 	var/gang //Is this a gang outfit?
+	var/scan_reagents = 0 //Can the wearer see reagents while it's equipped?
 
 //Ears: currently only used for headsets and earmuffs
 /obj/item/clothing/ears
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
index 2de8b83742a..cf45cdfbdc4 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
@@ -32,10 +32,11 @@
 	sharpness = IS_SHARP
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/science
-	name = "Science Goggles"
-	desc = "A pair of snazzy goggles used to protect against chemical spills. Fitted with an analyzer for scanning items."
+	name = "science goggles"
+	desc = "A pair of snazzy goggles used to protect against chemical spills. Fitted with an analyzer for scanning items and reagents."
 	icon_state = "purple"
 	item_state = "glasses"
+	scan_reagents = 1 //You can see reagents while wearing science goggles
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/science/equipped(mob/user, slot)
 	if(slot == slot_glasses)
@@ -104,6 +105,11 @@
 	flash_protect = 1
 	tint = 1
 
+/obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/reagent
+	name = "beer goggles"
+	desc = "A pair of sunglasses outfitted with apparatus to scan reagents."
+	scan_reagents = 1
+
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/garb
 	desc = "Go beyond impossible and kick reason to the curb!"
 	name = "black gar glasses"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
index f178e38289a..1e9bf5303a6 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
@@ -310,6 +310,7 @@
 	flash_protect = 0
 	flags_inv = HIDEMASK|HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES
 	armor = list(melee = 10, bullet = 5, laser = 10, energy = 5, bomb = 10, bio = 100, rad = 50)
+	scan_reagents = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/hardsuit/medical
 	icon_state = "hardsuit-medical"
@@ -331,6 +332,7 @@
 	max_heat_protection_temperature = FIRE_SUIT_MAX_TEMP_PROTECT
 	armor = list(melee = 10, bullet = 5, laser = 10, energy = 5, bomb = 100, bio = 100, rad = 60)
 	var/obj/machinery/doppler_array/integrated/bomb_radar
+	scan_reagents = 1
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/hardsuit/rd/New()
 	..()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
index c8921d96e99..3163b7a5289 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob.dm
@@ -1009,4 +1009,24 @@ var/list/slot_equipment_priority = list( \
 
 //can the mob be unbuckled from something by default?
 /mob/proc/can_unbuckle()
-	return 1
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+	return 1
+
+//Can the mob see reagents inside of containers?
+/mob/proc/can_see_reagents()
+	if(stat == DEAD) //Ghosts and such can always see reagents
+		return 1
+	if(has_unlimited_silicon_privilege) //Silicons can automatically view reagents
+		return 1
+	if(ishuman(src))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = src
+		if(H.head && istype(H.head, /obj/item/clothing))
+			var/obj/item/clothing/CL = H.head
+			if(CL.scan_reagents)
+				return 1
+		if(H.wear_mask && H.wear_mask.scan_reagents)
+			return 1
+		if(H.glasses && istype(H.glasses, /obj/item/clothing))
+			var/obj/item/clothing/CL = H.glasses
+			if(CL.scan_reagents)
+				return 1
+	return 0
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