diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm
index 0c7b7327fa..77c6cf85a0 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 3000)
 	build_path = /obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade/large
 	category = list("Weapons")
-	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_SECURITY | DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_MEDICAL
+	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_SECURITY | DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_MEDICAL | DEPARTMENTAL_FLAG_SCIENCE
 
 /datum/design/pyro_grenade
 	name = "Pyro Grenade"