Question

Bakelite is a form of thermosetting plastic which is used for making plastic covers of electrical wires and for making handles of utensils.

Bakelite is a poor conductor of heat and electricity. Therefore it can be used for making electrical switches, handles of various utensils, etc thus protecting us from fire and electrical hazards.

Answer 1

Answer:

yes correct Such plastics are called thermosetting plastic. Bakelite and melamine are examples of thermosetting plastic. Bakelite is used for making electrical switches and switchboards because it is a poor conductor of heat and electricity. Melamine is resistant to fire and is hence used for making utensils.

Answer 2

Answer:

melamine

Explanation:

melamine is another form of thermo setting plastic, it is used for making switches and handles of utensils etc...