Thermosetting plastics such as polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride better know as 'Bakelite' and some others.
Bakelite. Because when you heat the saucepan the plastic will not melt like the thermo plastics would.
Insulates user from heat
bad
epoxy resin maybe?
Obviously, not all saucepans have plastic handles, but most saucepans have insulating handles - wood is another common material - so that they can be safely picked up when the rest of the saucepan is hot.
The black plastic used in plastic handles are a thermosetting plastic, typically Bakelite. Many other types of plastic, called thermoplastics will wilt and deform on heating.
Plastic conducts heat poorly, and it's waterproof. A plastic saucepan handle will allow the cook to hold the handle without using a potholder, and the pan can be washed in a dishwasher.
Whether a saucepan can be used in an oven usually depends on the type of material from which the pan's handles are made. If the pan has a wooden or plastic handle, it should not be used in an oven. Most commercially manufactured saucepans have heat resistant handles, and may be used safely at baking temperatures up to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If there is any doubt as to the material of the handles, do not use the pan with higher temperatures - broiling, for instance, might not be safe.
Three good insulators of heat are, maybe plastic, wood and glass! That's all I can think of right now but plastic and wood are very good insulators (etc. used of saucepan handles)
because they melt... read thermoplastics very slowly
Because thermoplastic materials melt when they are heated !
Hard plastic is used in some saucepans and trays because they are bad conductors of heat. That means that they will stay cooler for longer. Whereas a metal handle would get hot and cause injury if it has been left on the heat for a long time. However many people still prefer metal handles because they are more robust.
Typically, saucepans are made with a heat-resistant plastic handle, because metal handles conduct heat, making it easier to get burned if the cook isn't careful.
yes it can but if it has rubber on the handles it will melt
Handles in a car are made of plastic........ Love Handles are made cellulite
Plastic handles can be purchased at local hardware stores. If you aren't sure exactly what kind of handles you need, call your local hardware store first to make sure they have the handles you need.