All chemistry recipes: Enethiol, Solvent, Bio-Gel, and every Chemistry Bench output

Before You Start: What Chemistry Actually Does

The Chemistry system in Abiotic Factor (added in the Cosmic Companions update) is a two-stage production chain. It does not produce gear or weapons directly. Instead, it converts raw organic and quasi-organic materials into Distillations at the Distillation Bench, then combines those Distillations into Concoctions (Coatings, Flasks, and Tinctures) at the Chemistry Bench.

The primary use of these Concoctions is to remove debilitating debuffs, provide temporary buffs, and create key items for progression or trading. You cannot craft chemistry items from base resources alone; you must first produce the correct Distillations.

1. The Two-Stage Workflow

This is the only way to produce chemistry items. Follow this sequence:

Step 1: Produce Distillations (Distillation Bench)

• Input: Place a single organic or quasi-organic item into the left flask of the Distillation Bench.
• Action: Activate the bench. The process takes a short time.
• Output: A Distillation appears in the right flask. The exact type and quantity depend on the item used.
• Tracking: Successful Distillations are logged in your GATEPal under the Distillation section. This log shows which item produced which Distillation and how many were created.
• Prerequisite: You must craft the Distillation Bench first. Its recipe requires a Crafting Bench, 4 Metal Pipes, 2 Quantum Glass, 2 Reinforced Wooden Planks, and 1 Lab Burner.

Step 2: Mix Concoctions (Chemistry Bench)

• Prerequisite: You must have successfully created at least three different Distillations.
• Input: Place one Distillation into each of the three input flasks on the Chemistry Bench.
• Action: Activate the bench. The mixing process takes a short time.
• Output: A single Concoction. The result depends on the combination of Distillations used.

Recovery Advice

If a Distillation Bench or Chemistry Bench is destroyed, you can recover materials by scrapping it. The Distillation Bench yields 1 Hose and 1 Metal Scrap. You will need to rebuild the bench from scratch using its original recipe.

2. Decision Table: Choosing Your First Concoction

When you have your first three Distillations, you must decide which Concoction to prioritize. The table below compares the most common early-game options based on the problem they solve.

Route/Sequence Judgment: If you are entering a new biome with unknown hazards, prioritize a Curative Tincture. It is a universal "panic button" for most environmental and enemy debuffs. If you are specifically preparing for a radiation zone, prioritize the Antiheat Tincture.

Recipe audit before spending Distillations

Before activating the Chemistry Bench, run a short audit. This is especially useful when the same Distillation type is needed by several outputs.

This audit does not change any recipe. It prevents the common mistake of turning rare Distillations into an output with no immediate route use.

Chemistry storage layout

Chemistry becomes hard to manage when raw inputs, Distillations, and finished Concoctions all share one crate. Use three containers instead.

This layout also makes the GATEPal log more useful. When the log shows a known Distillation, the player can check one crate instead of searching the whole base.

3. Key Concoctions and Their Uses

Curative Tincture

• Effect: A consumable that instantly removes the following debuffs: Borborygmus, Death (Debuff), Spore Infection, Uncomfortable Swelling, and Acid Burn.
• Limitation: Does not cure the Strange Virus. Does not restore health.
• Crafting: Requires 4 Vigorous Distillation, 4 Mycological Distillation, and 4 Void Distillation. Mixing takes 15 seconds.
• Sourcing: All three component Distillations are fully renewable through farming, fishing, or resources from Portal Worlds.

Other Tinctures

The game includes a variety of other Tinctures, each providing a specific buff. These include:

• Berserker Tincture
• Brainpower Tincture
• Electrifying Tincture
• Giganto Tincture
• Phasing Tincture
• Reinforcing Tincture
• Restorative Tincture
• Speedy Tincture

Each requires a specific combination of Distillations. The GATEPal log is the only reliable source for discovering these recipes through experimentation.

4. Prerequisites and Failure Recovery

Prerequisites

1. Unlock the Distillation Bench: Craft it at a Crafting Bench.
2. Unlock the Chemistry Bench: This is a separate deployable object. Its recipe is learned separately.
3. Produce Distillations: You must successfully distill at least three different items to unlock the Chemistry Bench's mixing function.
4. Gather Distillations: You need the specific Distillations required for your target Concoction. The GATEPal log tracks which items produce which Distillations.

Failure Recovery

• Wrong Concoction: If you mix a Concoction you do not need, you can still use it for its intended effect (e.g., a Tincture can be consumed for its buff). It is not a wasted resource.
• Wrong Distillation: If you distill an item and get a Distillation you do not need, store it. It may be required for a different Concoction later. Do not discard Distillations.
• Missing Distillations: If you cannot find an item that produces a specific Distillation, check the GATEPal log. It records every successful distillation you have performed. If a Distillation is missing from your log, you have not yet discovered the correct input item. Experiment with different organic and quasi-organic materials from your environment.
• Bench Destruction: If a bench is destroyed, scrap it for partial material recovery (1 Hose and 1 Metal Scrap for the Distillation Bench) and rebuild it from its original recipe.

Batch planning rules

Do not convert every organic item as soon as it enters storage. Chemistry is strongest when each batch has a route purpose.

1. Decide the route problem first.
2. Check whether a Concoction directly solves it.
3. Confirm all three Distillations are available.
4. Craft the minimum useful amount.
5. Store the finished output beside route supplies.

The main mistake is crafting because the bench allows it. The better rule is to craft because the next route needs it.

Clean record habit for repeat crafting

The GATEPal log tracks successful Distillations, but storage still needs a human-readable pattern. Use one simple record habit until the chemistry system is familiar.

For solo play, this can be a mental note and a labeled crate. For co-op, make the storage location obvious enough that a teammate does not spend the only confirmed input on a different experiment.

When not to experiment

Avoid chemistry experimentation when inventory is full, rare inputs are scarce, or a boss/portal route is about to start. Experimentation belongs at base with storage space and a clear record of what changed.

If a new Distillation appears, record the source item mentally or in your own notes before starting another recipe. The GATEPal log helps, but a clean storage habit prevents duplicate testing and accidental material loss.