Provided are compositions comprising (a) an aromatic material selected from (i) an aromatic compound, (ii) an aromatic resin, (iii) a heteroaromatic compound, and (iv) a heteroaromatic resin, wherein the aromatic material has (1) at least one non-hindered amine group bonded to an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, (2) a heteroaromatic ring and has a nitrogen atom in the heteroaromatic ring, or (3) a combination thereof; (b) an inorganic base; (c) a fluoroplastic; and (d) optionally a phase transfer catalyst. Also provided are reaction products of the described compositions, multi-layer articles comprising the compositions and reaction products, and methods for making the compositions, reaction products, and articles.