Yuliya Bulauka, Seraphima Pokrouskaya, Viktorya Sytsevich, Valeria Shirabordina, Yuliya Piatrouskaya
The article considers the production of antifriction, conservation and rope greases as the most promising sphere of low molecular weight polyethylene use. The production of lubricant compositions using unqualified raw materials will enable to expand the range of greases, reduce the environment load and obtain an economic effect.

Summary: The article presents the pilot study of results on lubricant based on waste petrochemistry- low molecular weight polyethylene. It was found that the synthetic lubricant compositions based on HDPE bear analogy to the existing industrially produced hydrocarbon greases as CPG (corrosion protection grease), CIAFAO-205 (Central Institute of Aviation Fuels and Oils) according to their physico-chemical and service properties. The results reveal that the lubricating grease from low molecular weight polyethylene can be used for general machines where extreme pressure is not required. The application of wastes in industries is a wise way to reduce pollution from industries. So this novel idea can bring the most effective solution to convert the industrial wastage to the usable form.

Key words: Petroleum compositions, greases, low molecular weight polyethylene.