Abstract: A method and kit for chemically rendering saline water safe to drink is disclosed. The kit includes a chemical reactant which on contact with the saline water is operable to bond with free sodium and chloride ions in the water and exchange therefore, carbonate, bicarbonate and hydrogen ions. The substituted carbonate, bicarbonate and hydrogen ions combining to form biologically safe water and carbon dioxide molecules.

Abstract: A compound or composition incorporating silver carbonate is disclosed for use in removing excess hydrogen ions in a patient. The silver carbonate reacts with chloride ions which naturally occur in the patient's body fluids to produce a silver chloride precipitate. The chemical reaction producing silver chloride causes the release of hydroxyl, carbonate and/or bicarbonate ions which react with free hydrogen ions to form carbon dioxide and water. The silver carbonate compound or composition may be provided in a blood filtration cartridge, syringe or an orally ingestible form surrounded by a selectively permeable membrane. The membrane is selected to permit movement of ions, as well as carbon dioxide and water molecules therethrough, while preventing the silver carbonate or silver chloride precipitate from being released into the patient.