Anion Exchange Resins: Did you ever find out the fishy smell of anion exchange resins?

Anion exchange resins, in general but especially strong base anion exchange resins in the hydroxide form, may release odors such as a dead fish smell. The main reason is the release of very low levels of alkyl-amines from the resin (i.e.: trimethylamine from Type I strong base resins). Trimethylamine is also released by decomposing fish,…