diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm b/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm
index 8513f40577..e298e63675 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/flags.dm
@@ -26,10 +26,10 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(bitflags, list(1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 204
 
 /* Secondary atom flags, for the flags_2 var, denoted with a _2 */
 
-#define SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2		(1<<0)
+
 #define NO_EMP_WIRES_2				(1<<1)
 #define HOLOGRAM_2					(1<<2)
-#define FROZEN_2					(1<<3)
+
 #define BANG_PROTECT_2				(1<<6)
 
 // An item worn in the ear slot with HEALS_EARS will heal your ears each
@@ -45,9 +45,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(bitflags, list(1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 204
 // TESLA_IGNORE grants immunity from being targeted by tesla-style electricity
 #define TESLA_IGNORE_2				(1<<9)
 
-// Stops you from putting things like an RCD or other items into an ORM or protolathe for materials.
-#define NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2			(1<<10)
-
 //turf-only flags
 #define NOJAUNT_1				(1<<0)
 #define UNUSED_TRANSIT_TURF_1	(1<<1)
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/obj_flags.dm b/code/__DEFINES/obj_flags.dm
index 1f4739491a..f8287cf34e 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/obj_flags.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/obj_flags.dm
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 #define ON_BLUEPRINTS			(1<<5)  //Are we visible on the station blueprints at roundstart?
 #define UNIQUE_RENAME			(1<<6) // can you customize the description/name of the thing?
 #define USES_TGUI				(1<<7)	//put on things that use tgui on ui_interact instead of custom/old UI.
+#define FROZEN					(1<<8)
 
 // If you add new ones, be sure to add them to /obj/Initialize as well for complete mapping support
 
@@ -18,6 +19,8 @@
 #define IN_INVENTORY			(1<<1) //is this item equipped into an inventory slot or hand of a mob? used for tooltips
 #define FORCE_STRING_OVERRIDE	(1<<2) // used for tooltips
 #define NEEDS_PERMIT			(1<<3) //Used by security bots to determine if this item is safe for public use.
+#define SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND		(1<<4)
+#define NO_MAT_REDEMPTION			(1<<5) // Stops you from putting things like an RCD or other items into an ORM or protolathe for materials.
 
 // Flags for the clothing_flags var on /obj/item/clothing
 
diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/icons.dm b/code/__HELPERS/icons.dm
index 7caa28642e..9a8a249159 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/icons.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/icons.dm
@@ -1072,19 +1072,19 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(freon_color_matrix, list("#2E5E69", "#60A2A8", "#A1AFB1", rgb(0
 	// Used to make the frozen item visuals for Freon.
 	if(resistance_flags & FREEZE_PROOF)
 		return
-	if(!(flags_2 & FROZEN_2))
+	if(!(obj_flags & FROZEN))
 		name = "frozen [name]"
 		add_atom_colour(GLOB.freon_color_matrix, TEMPORARY_COLOUR_PRIORITY)
 		alpha -= 25
-		flags_2 |= FROZEN_2
+		obj_flags |= FROZEN
 
 //Assumes already frozed
 /obj/proc/make_unfrozen()
-	if(flags_2 & FROZEN_2)
+	if(obj_flags & FROZEN)
 		name = replacetext(name, "frozen ", "")
 		remove_atom_colour(TEMPORARY_COLOUR_PRIORITY, GLOB.freon_color_matrix)
 		alpha += 25
-		flags_2 &= ~FROZEN_2
+		obj_flags &= ~FROZEN
 
 
 //Converts an icon to base64. Operates by putting the icon in the iconCache savefile,
diff --git a/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm b/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm
index aad1622a52..a447df4045 100644
--- a/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm
+++ b/code/_globalvars/bitfields.dm
@@ -30,7 +30,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(bitfields, list(
 		"DANGEROUS_POSSESSION" = DANGEROUS_POSSESSION,
 		"ON_BLUEPRINTS" = ON_BLUEPRINTS,
 		"UNIQUE_RENAME" = UNIQUE_RENAME,
-		"USES_TGUI" = USES_TGUI
+		"USES_TGUI" = USES_TGUI,
+		"FROZEN" = FROZEN,
 		),
 	"datum_flags" = list(
 		"DF_USE_TAG" = DF_USE_TAG,
@@ -40,7 +41,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(bitfields, list(
 		"BEING_REMOVED" = BEING_REMOVED,
 		"IN_INVENTORY" = IN_INVENTORY,
 		"FORCE_STRING_OVERRIDE" = FORCE_STRING_OVERRIDE,
-		"NEEDS_PERMIT" = NEEDS_PERMIT
+		"NEEDS_PERMIT" = NEEDS_PERMIT,
+		"SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND" = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND,
+		"NO_MAT_REDEMPTION" = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION,
 		),
 	"admin_flags" = list(
 		"BUILDMODE" = R_BUILDMODE,
@@ -117,15 +120,12 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(bitfields, list(
 		"OVERLAY_QUEUED_1" = OVERLAY_QUEUED_1,
 		),
 	"flags_2" = list(
-		"SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2" = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2,
 		"NO_EMP_WIRES_2" = NO_EMP_WIRES_2,
 		"HOLOGRAM_2" = HOLOGRAM_2,
-		"FRONZE_2" = FROZEN_2,
 		"BANG_PROTECT_2" = BANG_PROTECT_2,
 		"HEALS_EARS_2" = HEALS_EARS_2,
 		"OMNITONGUE_2" = OMNITONGUE_2,
-		"TESLA_IGNORE_2" = TESLA_IGNORE_2,
-		"NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2" = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2
+		"TESLA_IGNORE_2" = TESLA_IGNORE_2
 		),
 	"clothing_flags" = list(
 		"LAVAPROTECT" = LAVAPROTECT,
diff --git a/code/datums/components/material_container.dm b/code/datums/components/material_container.dm
index 56301cdc8b..463324707d 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/material_container.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/material_container.dm
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 		return
 	if(user.a_intent != INTENT_HELP)
 		return
-	if((I.flags_2 & (HOLOGRAM_2 | NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2)) || (tc && !is_type_in_typecache(I, tc)))
+	if((I.flags_2 & HOLOGRAM_2) || (I.item_flags & NO_MAT_REDEMPTION) || (tc && !is_type_in_typecache(I, tc)))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[parent] won't accept [I]!</span>")
 		return
 	. = COMPONENT_NO_AFTERATTACK
diff --git a/code/datums/components/wet_floor.dm b/code/datums/components/wet_floor.dm
index afba151b9f..0baddd87eb 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/wet_floor.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/wet_floor.dm
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@
 	decrease = max(0, decrease)
 	if((is_wet() & TURF_WET_ICE) && t > T0C)		//Ice melts into water!
 		for(var/obj/O in T.contents)
-			if(O.flags_2 & FROZEN_2)
+			if(O.obj_flags & FROZEN)
 				O.make_unfrozen()
 		add_wet(TURF_WET_WATER, max_time_left())
 		dry(TURF_WET_ICE)
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm
index 96adece298..3a047b20a1 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/work_tools.dm
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@
 	equip_cooldown = 10
 	energy_drain = 250
 	range = MELEE|RANGED
-	flags_2 = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2
+	item_flags = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION
 	var/mode = 0 //0 - deconstruct, 1 - wall or floor, 2 - airlock.
 
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/rcd/Initialize()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/RCD.dm b/code/game/objects/items/RCD.dm
index 7c54acbca9..5aeefc2fcd 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/RCD.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/RCD.dm
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ RLD
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/tools_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/tools_righthand.dmi'
 	max_matter = 160
-	flags_2 = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2
+	item_flags = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION
 	has_ammobar = TRUE
 	var/mode = 1
 	var/ranged = FALSE
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm b/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm
index 72481f335d..4e2b0baf75 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/bodybag.dm
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
 		user.forceMove(R)
 		playsound(src, 'sound/items/zip.ogg', 15, 1, -3)
 		return (OXYLOSS)
-	..()	
+	..()
 
 // Bluespace bodybag
 
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 	icon_state = "bluebodybag_folded"
 	unfoldedbag_path = /obj/structure/closet/body_bag/bluespace
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_SMALL
-	flags_2 = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2
+	item_flags = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION
 
 
 /obj/item/bodybag/bluespace/examine(mob/user)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/cards_ids.dm b/code/game/objects/items/cards_ids.dm
index ea332c77de..4c96bf3b84 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/cards_ids.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/cards_ids.dm
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/idcards_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/idcards_righthand.dmi'
 	flags_1 = NOBLUDGEON_1
-	flags_2 = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2
+	item_flags = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION
 	var/prox_check = TRUE //If the emag requires you to be in range
 
 /obj/item/card/emag/bluespace
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm b/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
index 560a972ee8..b43051b772 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
@@ -436,7 +436,7 @@
 	slot_flags = null
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
 	attack_verb = list("attacked", "slashed", "stabbed", "sliced", "torn", "ripped", "diced", "cut")
-	flags_2 = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2
+	item_flags = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND
 
 /obj/item/nullrod/tribal_knife/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm
index d2665be1b0..361e81135e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/backpack.dm
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 	icon_state = "holdingpack"
 	item_state = "holdingpack"
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
-	flags_2 = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2
+	item_flags = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION
 	armor = list("melee" = 0, "bullet" = 0, "laser" = 0, "energy" = 0, "bomb" = 0, "bio" = 0, "rad" = 0, "fire" = 60, "acid" = 50)
 	component_type = /datum/component/storage/concrete/bluespace/bag_of_holding
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/bags.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/bags.dm
index a75d0aa0d9..4846ee8582 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/bags.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/bags.dm
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
 	name = "trash bag of holding"
 	desc = "The latest and greatest in custodial convenience, a trashbag that is capable of holding vast quantities of garbage."
 	icon_state = "bluetrashbag"
-	flags_2 = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2
+	item_flags = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION
 
 /obj/item/storage/bag/trash/bluespace/ComponentInitialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/objs.dm b/code/game/objects/objs.dm
index 75cef4e92c..65ed2281f0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/objs.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/objs.dm
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@
 
 /obj/throw_at(atom/target, range, speed, mob/thrower, spin=1, diagonals_first = 0, datum/callback/callback)
 	..()
-	if(flags_2 & FROZEN_2)
+	if(obj_flags & FROZEN)
 		visible_message("<span class='danger'>[src] shatters into a million pieces!</span>")
 		qdel(src)
 
diff --git a/code/game/turfs/open.dm b/code/game/turfs/open.dm
index 2fc582229d..538fcdc8de 100644
--- a/code/game/turfs/open.dm
+++ b/code/game/turfs/open.dm
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@
 	for(var/obj/I in contents)
 		if(I.resistance_flags & FREEZE_PROOF)
 			return
-		if(!(I.flags_2 & FROZEN_2)) //let it go
+		if(!(I.obj_flags & FROZEN))
 			I.make_frozen_visual()
 	for(var/mob/living/L in contents)
 		if(L.bodytemperature <= 50)
diff --git a/code/game/turfs/turf.dm b/code/game/turfs/turf.dm
index dcfc1d41f6..6d62172f8e 100755
--- a/code/game/turfs/turf.dm
+++ b/code/game/turfs/turf.dm
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@
 	//melting
 	if(isobj(AM) && air && air.temperature > T0C)
 		var/obj/O = AM
-		if(O.flags_2 & FROZEN_2)
+		if(O.obj_flags & FROZEN)
 			O.make_unfrozen()
 
 /turf/proc/is_plasteel_floor()
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_items.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_items.dm
index 4de5219d7d..5f56e1b91b 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/cult_items.dm
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@
 	inhand_x_dimension = 64
 	inhand_y_dimension = 64
 	actions_types = list()
-	flags_2 = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2
+	item_flags = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND
 	var/datum/action/innate/dash/cult/jaunt
 	var/datum/action/innate/cult/spin2win/linked_action
 	var/spinning = FALSE
diff --git a/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm b/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
index cc6344cf06..09504c60b7 100644
--- a/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/awaymissions/capture_the_flag.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	armour_penetration = 1000
 	resistance_flags = INDESTRUCTIBLE
 	anchored = TRUE
-	flags_2 = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2
+	item_flags = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND
 	var/team = WHITE_TEAM
 	var/reset_cooldown = 0
 	var/anyonecanpickup = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
index 6758f7aac7..2b5ed79d7b 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species.dm
@@ -1251,7 +1251,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(roundstart_races)
 		if(H.back)
 			. += H.back.slowdown
 		for(var/obj/item/I in H.held_items)
-			if(I.flags_2 & SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2)
+			if(I.item_flags & SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND)
 				. += I.slowdown
 		var/stambufferinfluence = (H.bufferedstam*(100/H.stambuffer))*0.2 //CIT CHANGE - makes stamina buffer influence movedelay
 		var/health_deficiency = ((100 + stambufferinfluence) - H.health + (H.getStaminaLoss()*0.75))//CIT CHANGE - reduces the impact of staminaloss on movement speed and makes stamina buffer influence movedelay
diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/laptop.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/laptop.dm
index 66b6ba26b8..3106a9e510 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/laptop.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/item/laptop.dm
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_NORMAL
 
 	// No running around with open laptops in hands.
-	flags_2 = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2
+	item_flags = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND
 
 	screen_on = 0 		// Starts closed
 	var/start_open = TRUE	// unless this var is set to 1
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/laser_gatling.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/laser_gatling.dm
index 8d309a13bb..db5beb21ed 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/laser_gatling.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/laser_gatling.dm
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@
 	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/laser.ogg'
 	mag_type = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/internal/minigun
 	casing_ejector = FALSE
-	flags_2 = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2
+	item_flags = NEEDS_PERMIT | SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND
 	var/obj/item/minigunpack/ammo_pack
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/minigun/Initialize()
@@ -145,5 +145,3 @@
 
 /obj/item/gun/ballistic/minigun/dropped(mob/living/user)
 	ammo_pack.attach_gun(user)
-
-
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magic/staff.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magic/staff.dm
index c58d452043..4b3905721f 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magic/staff.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/magic/staff.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/staves_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/weapons/staves_righthand.dmi'
-	flags_2 = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2
+	item_flags = NEEDS_PERMIT | NO_MAT_REDEMPTION
 
 /obj/item/gun/magic/staff/change
 	name = "staff of change"
diff --git a/code/modules/research/xenobiology/crossbreeding/burning.dm b/code/modules/research/xenobiology/crossbreeding/burning.dm
index 6d00a6d4e6..db83ea2963 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/xenobiology/crossbreeding/burning.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/xenobiology/crossbreeding/burning.dm
@@ -392,7 +392,7 @@ Burning extracts:
 	throw_speed = 2
 	force = 15 //Heavy, but hard to wield.
 	attack_verb = list("bashed","pounded","slammed")
-	flags_2 = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2
+	item_flags = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND
 
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/shapeshift/slimeform
@@ -417,4 +417,4 @@ Burning extracts:
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/slime/transformedslime/Reproduce() //Just in case.
 	to_chat(src, "<span class='warning'>I can't reproduce...</span>")
-	return
\ No newline at end of file
+	return
diff --git a/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/ids.dm b/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/ids.dm
index dc8f38bd25..f07d0ea23b 100644
--- a/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/ids.dm
+++ b/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/ids.dm
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/idcards_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/idcards_righthand.dmi'
 	flags_1 = NOBLUDGEON_1
-	flags_2 = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION_2
+	item_flags = NO_MAT_REDEMPTION
 	color = rgb(35, 20, 11)
 
 /obj/item/card/emag
@@ -71,4 +71,4 @@
 		var/obj/item/card/emag_broken/junk = new(user.loc)
 		junk.add_fingerprint(user)
 		qdel(src)
-		return
\ No newline at end of file
+		return
diff --git a/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/items/melee/eutactic_blades.dm b/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/items/melee/eutactic_blades.dm
index 9573e8706d..f2e2cee4a7 100644
--- a/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/items/melee/eutactic_blades.dm
+++ b/modular_citadel/code/game/objects/items/melee/eutactic_blades.dm
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@
 	armor = list(melee = 0, bullet = 0, laser = 0, energy = 0, bomb = 0, bio = 0, rad = 0, fire = 100, acid = 70)
 	resistance_flags = FIRE_PROOF
 	var/brightness_on = 6 //TWICE AS BRIGHT AS A REGULAR ESWORD
-	flags_2 = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND_2
+	item_flags = SLOWS_WHILE_IN_HAND
 
 /obj/item/twohanded/hypereutactic/pre_altattackby(atom/A, mob/living/user, params)	//checks if it can do right click memes
 	altafterattack(A, user, TRUE, params)
@@ -453,4 +453,4 @@
 	update_icon()
 
 /obj/item/twohanded/hypereutactic/toy/rainbow/AltClick(mob/living/user)
-	return
\ No newline at end of file
+	return