On 2005-12-22, jacqui{JB} > wrote:

> Can anyone tell me if the handles are oven-safe?

Probably not. While Bakelite is heat resistant and good for handles
on hot pans, it's not entirely heat proof. Here's one data source:

http://makeashorterlink.com/?U1F062B5C

You'll notice it claims 2 hrs at 160 deg C and 5000 hrs at 140 deg C.
I'm not sure if these cumulative, or not. Either way, I'm sure 350
deg F is too hot for any time. You'll know when you've gotten
Bakelite too hot. It stinks to high heaven.

C F
160 320
140 284


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