Schedule I (Parentheticals) (Details) - shares	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Limited partners: Depositary units issued	191,366,097	173,564,307
Limited partners: Depositary units outstanding	191,366,097	173,564,307
Icahn Enterprises (Parent)
Limited partners: Depositary units issued	191,366,097	173,564,307
Limited partners: Depositary units outstanding	191,366,097	173,564,307

The number of limited partner units outstanding.

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