A chemical composition and method for enhancing the physical properties of a materials. The composition may be used as a material conditioner and stabilizer is disclosed. The chemical composition may include a resin, a polymer, an emulsifier and an asphalt emulsion. The method of treating the material may include the steps of applying a chemical composition comprising a vinyl acrylic polymer, a styrene-butadiene copolymer, an anionic emulsifier and an asphalt emulsion. The materials treated may include soil.