Babbits potash is, I assume, a brand name for some kind of potash. Potash refers to many kinds of potassium compounds, especially potassium carbonate K 2 CO 3 or potassium hydroxide KOH . Potash forms a strongly alkaline solution with water and is frequently used in manufacturing soap. The fragrant oil is used to manufacture perfumes and to add scent to soap. Wood extracts from this tree are used for coloring and dyeing.
Cochineal is a red dye formed from the dried bodies of female cochineal insects.
Cream of tartar is a white crystalline salt C 4 H 5 KO 6 used in baking powder. Sugar of lead is lead acetate, the poisonous soluble salt PbC 4 H 6 O 4 . Among its many uses, ead acetate can be used to fix dyes. Also called Dichromate of Potassium, Potassium Bichromate, or Potassium Pyrochromate. 2 or natural water containing calcium carbonate CaCO 3 or calcium sulfate in solution.