Abstract: An improved asphalt roof-coating composition of the asbestos-free type which include asphalt cutback, clay, a surfactant, and fillers. An alkyloxyalkylamine salt surfactant, preferably an alkyloxypropylamine salt having an alkyl chain with from 10 to 20 carbon atoms is utilized in substantially lower amounts than required of surfactants in previous compositions. Excellent stable gel structure and easier blending are provided.