New extensive data are reported for the solubility of carbon dioxide in fourteen physical solvents, and compared to two other solvents widely used in industry (selexol (R) and sulfolane). The solubility data are expressed by Henry's law constants and have been measured at 25 degrees C, 40 degrees C and 60 degrees C, using an Autoclave cell. The study concludes that polyethylene glycol dimethyl ethers, and mixtures of these solvents are the best solvents for CO2 removal.