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Schedule I (Parentheticals) (Details) - shares	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Limited partners: Depositary units issued	173,564,307	144,741,149
Limited partners: Depositary units outstanding	173,564,307	144,741,149
Icahn Enterprises (Parent)
Limited partners: Depositary units issued	173,564,307	144,741,149
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