What material is chosen for covering electrical wires and for making handles of screw drivers?

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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.

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