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No. The Department of Transportation aligned with the GHS physical hazard criteria in 2008 in order to classify hazards for toxic materials and flammable liquids during the transport of hazardous chemicals. The elements of the GHS which have been incorporated within Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 100-180) have been adopted by OSHA as well. As such, the same criteria for physical hazards is used.