The aim of the invention is to devise a binder that is an alternative to prior art binders for producing sintered molded articles. Said aim is achieved by a binder comprising a first substance that has a first melting point and a first vapor pressure at 80° C and a second substance that has a second melting point and a second vapor pressure at 80° C, the maximum melting point of the first and second substance amounting to about 150° C, and the minimum vapor pressure of the first and second substance amounting to about 5 torr (667 Pa) at 80° C.