I started handloading in 1974.
In all that time I’ve ONLY had 1 (one) can (metal) to degrade and yield the
Red dust.
To the best of my ‘memory’ it was IMR 4831 in their yellow/white can.
NOTE- it was an OLD can of powder.
IMO powder properly stored lasts a LONG time.
** I have had one instance of ‘ neck weld ‘ so that can happen too.
Jerry