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Some thermoplastics have a low melting point, lower than the normal temperature of the pan when being used over heat. However, Teflon and other fluoropolymers are used as cookware materials and can withstand tempeatures of up to 450 to 500 degrees F.

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the plastic would make the frying pan even hotter

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Thermosplastics are not used for making frying pan handles because they melt on heating in high temperature

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