Suppliers in this category generally serve DOT and contractor markets with tack coats, chip seal emulsions, slurry or micro-surfacing binders, and specialty grades like trackless tack or polymer modified emulsions. Specifications usually align with ASTM and AASHTO grade families such as CRS, RS, and CSS, with additional local DOT requirements for residue properties and breaking behavior. For procurement, the most important items are the grade offered, COA availability, compliance to your state or provincial specs, and the supplier’s ability to deliver fresh material with technical support for calibration and troubleshooting.