Absolutely, anti bacteria chemicals do a great job of killing bacteria
One of the properties of tea tree oil is as a microbicide, antibacterial, and anti fungal. This could make it a disinfectant in at the right dosage. Keep in mind that disinfection is different from sterilization. Disinfection kills bacteria and viruses by a chemical agent, while sterilization is destruction of all organisms in a given field.
disinfection
Boiling is a very simple method of water disinfection. Heating water to a high temperature, 100°C, kills most of the pathogenic organisms, particularly viruses and bacteria causing waterborne diseases.
Antibiotics
a chemical called antibiotic that limit the growth of or kills other bacteria.
Ultraviolet (UV) light kills bacteria and viruses in water. The light shines through the water, which must be clear. It does not add a scent or taste to the water.
Disinfection the process of destroying pathogenic organisms or rendering them inert. Disinfection differs from antisepsis in that its a method of disinfection using chemical solutions.
hydrogen peroxide?
Disinfection is the partial eliminatio of active growth stage bacteria and the inactibation of some viruses
The Chemical that kills or destroys Pathogens is the Antibodies in your body.=)
Disinfection reduces the amount of bacteria and germs patients come in contact with. With fewer germs, bacteria and viruses, patients can remain healthy longer.
I believe that it's alcohol (ethyl or rubbing- not sure which).