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.
because they melt... read thermoplastics very slowly
Saucepan handles are usually made from wood or plastic because these materials have low thermal conductivity and are less likely to get hot when the pan is placed on high heat. This prevents burns or discomfort while handling the pan. Additionally, wood and plastic handles are easier to grip and more comfortable to hold compared to metal handles.
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 is used as the handles of screwdrivers that electricians use as they are bad conductors of electricity so there is less chance of an electric shock . They are also used because they can be molded easier to give different grips patterns and holds.They are light weight to and have a better central balance.