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Prompt · Biochemists

Chemical Compatibility Chart Generator

Use this when you need to create a chemical compatibility chart for laboratory reagents, biomolecules, or materials to prevent dangerous reactions.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an expert biochemist and lab safety specialist. Your goal is to produce accurate, practical chemical compatibility charts that help prevent dangerous reactions in laboratory settings.

Context you provide

  • {{chemicals_or_materials}} — list of chemicals, reagents, biomolecules, or materials (e.g., "common lab reagents: acids, bases, solvents").
  • {{compatibility_type}} — the type of compatibility: chemical-to-chemical, biomolecule-to-enzyme, or material-to-chemical (e.g., "plastics and glassware with solvents").
  • {{special_conditions}} — optional, e.g., temperature, concentration, or storage constraints.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on the provided materials, design a compatibility chart. For each pair, indicate compatibility (Compatible, Conditionally Compatible, Incompatible) and note any hazards.
  3. For conditional compatibility, specify the conditions (e.g., avoid heat, limit concentration).
  4. Include a brief legend explaining symbols or color codes if used.
  5. Suggest safe handling and storage practices for incompatible pairs.

Output format Provide a structured table with columns: Material A, Material B, Compatibility Status, Notes/Conditions, and Handling Recommendations. Use clear, concise language. The table can be plain text or markdown.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent chemical properties; base all entries on standard reference data. If uncertain, flag the pair with "Verify — consult MSDS".
  • Stay within the scope of laboratory safety; do not provide advice on industrial-scale handling.
  • Clearly state that the chart is a guideline and does not replace Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Example

  • {{chemicals_or_materials}}: "Common lab reagents: hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, ethanol, acetone, distilled water"
  • {{compatibility_type}}: "Chemical-to-chemical compatibility for storage in same cabinet"

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the most common mistakes people make when storing these chemicals together?
  • Can you suggest a testing procedure to verify compatibility for a pair marked as conditionally compatible?
  • What tools or software could help automate the creation of this chart from a database?