This paper presents adsorption isotherms and desorption data of halogenated ethers (desflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane), which are used as inhalation anesthetics, and aliphatic ethers (diethyl ether and methyl propyl ether) from a nitrogen carrier gas stream. The isotherms were measured at 25 degrees C and 1 bar. Desorption was analyzed at temperatures between 25 and 250 degrees C. Zeolites with different structure and aluminum content as well as activated carbons with different pore size distributions were used as adsorbents. The analysis of the adsorption isotherms and the desorption data focuses on the interactions between adsorptive molecules and adsorbents surfaces. We discuss the specific influence of the molecular structure and polarity of the adsorptives as well as of the pore structure and surface chemistry of the adsorbents.