A method of emulsifying asphalt using a polyamine polybetaine, preferably a
dibetaine, as an emulsifier or co-emulsifier and an emulsion of asphalt,
water and a polybetaine, preferably a diamine dibetaine. The advantages of
using a polyamine polybetaine as an emulsifier or co-emulsifier include
its ability to provide superior cationic and anionic emulsions, and
slow-setting emulsions at low use levels, and the excellent adhesion of
the cured asphalt film.