Product arrived in heavy duty box, very well packed. Milky color out of the pail. Was applied to my 11 months old driveway ( two coats - second coat while the first was still wet) using a 4gal. electric pump sprayer (Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Battery 4 Gal. Backpack Chemical Sprayer). Is water based: ease of application and easy to cleanup. I hope it does last 7+ years!