In the article, sodium and potassium salts of naphthenic acids are used as emulsifiers in the production of emulsion oils and demulsifiers in the dehydration of oils, calcium and aluminum naphthenates, as well as calcium and zinc salts are used as thickeners in the preparation of the consistency of lubricating oils. lead, cobalt and manganese naphthenates are used as dispersant additives in motor oils. The possibility of using it as a drying agent in the paint and varnish industry, and copper and cobalt salts - in the production of colored asphalt is shown.